Edinburgh to Berlin flights
Berlin lies 1,141 km (709 mi) east of Edinburgh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Edinburgh | Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 514,990 | 3.4 million |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | EDI, 11 km out | BER, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | EH1–EH9 | 10115–14199 |
Clocks in Berlin are 1 h ahead of Edinburgh right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Berlin
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Edinburgh
Edinburgh is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,392 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Glasgow Airport (GLA, 78 km), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK, 100 km), Dundee Airport (DND, 57 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Brandenburg Airport | BER | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,123 ft | 157 ft |
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Staying in Berlin
Our booking partner lists 2,057+ places to stay in Berlin (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 791 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (391), and 43 are five-star. Across 720 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 2,024,760 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Berlin from Edinburgh?
1,141 km (709 mi) in a straight line, east of Edinburgh.
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Berlin by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edinburgh and Berlin?
Berlin is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Edinburgh to Berlin flights?
Typically Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
What currency do I need in Berlin?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Berlin?
Our booking partner lists 2,057+ places to stay in Berlin, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.