Berlin to Jena flights
Jena lies 217 km (135 mi) south-west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Berlin | Jena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 3.4 million | 104,712 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | ERF, 44 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 07743–07749 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Berlin
Berlin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Jena
Jena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | 44 km (27 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,036 ft |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 71 km (44 mi) | 11,811 ft | 465 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jena from Berlin?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Jena by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Jena?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Berlin to Jena flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF); Jena also has LEJ.
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.