Flights to Bern
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bern is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bern Airport (BRN, 6 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 73 km (45 mi) | 12,795 ft | 885 ft |
| Bern Airport (regional) | BRN | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,676 ft | 1,671 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,795 ft, BSL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 885 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bern
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bern to London | United Kingdom | 747 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Bern to Berlin | Germany | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Bern to Madrid | Spain | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Bern to Algiers | Algeria | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Bern to Rome | Italy | 691 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Bern to Paris | France | 435 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Bern to Hamburg | Germany | 756 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Bern to Bucharest | Romania | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Bern to Budapest | Hungary | 877 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Bern to Warsaw | Poland | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Bern to Vienna | Austria | 684 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Bern to Barcelona | Spain | 748 km (465 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Bern to Munich | Germany | 337 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Bern to Milan | Italy | 213 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Bern to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,034 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Bern to Prague | Czechia | 621 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Bern to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 910 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Bern to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Bern to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,335 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Bern to Oslo | Norway | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Bern to Köln | Germany | 445 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Bern to Dublin | Ireland | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Bern to Beijing | China | 8,075 km (5,017 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Bern to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,835 km (1,140 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Bern to Tianjin | China | 8,183 km (5,084 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Bern to Xi’an | China | 8,073 km (5,016 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Bern to Moscow | Russia | 2,289 km (1,422 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Bern to Seoul | South Korea | 8,862 km (5,507 mi) | about 12 h 7 min |
| Bern to Harbin | China | 8,126 km (5,049 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Bern to Tokyo | Japan | 9,666 km (6,006 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bern?
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) is the closest large airport at 73 km (45 mi). The others, BRN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BSL from Bern city centre?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bern on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.