Hire a Private Jet to Berlin, Germany

Berlin is the capital of Germany and one of the most culturally significant and rapidly evolving cities in Europe - a destination that draws private aviation clients for an unusually wide range of purposes: government and diplomatic meetings, technology and startup investment, creative industries and fashion, the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), the IFA consumer electronics fair, the annual Berlin Marathon, an extraordinary concentration of contemporary art galleries and auction houses, and a nightlife and cultural scene that has made the city a reference point for architecture, music and gastronomy across Europe. Private jet charter flights to Berlin from the UK arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER / EDDB), the city's new main airport opened in 2020 after years of delay, located 18 km south-east of the city centre in the Schonefeld district. The London to Berlin sector is 519 nautical miles, approximately 1 hour 35 minutes - a route short enough for every jet category from light jets to business liners to operate non-stop from UK airports.

 

 

Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER / EDDB) is the single commercial airport serving Berlin following the closure of Tegel Airport in 2020. The airport has two runways and handles both commercial and private aviation traffic. Private jets use the dedicated general aviation terminal on the southern side of the airport, with VIP lounge facilities and ramp access. Journey time to Berlin city centre (Mitte, Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate area) is approximately 30 to 40 minutes by chauffeured car via the A113 motorway, or 30 minutes by the Airport Express (FEX) rail service to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. A second private aviation option is Berlin Tegel - now closed to commercial traffic but with its business aviation terminal (Tegel Business Aviation) remaining available for private jets, located 8 km north-west of the city centre and offering a significantly shorter transfer time for clients staying in western or central Berlin.

Key Information:

• Typical flight time from London to Berlin: approximately 1 hour 35 minutes;
• Private jet charter prices: from 5,200 EUR;
• Primary airport: Berlin Brandenburg (BER / EDDB), 18 km south-east of city centre;
• Alternative airport: Berlin Tegel business aviation terminal (TXL / EDDT), 8 km north-west - shorter transfer to central and western Berlin;
• Hamburg: 148 nm north-west - approximately 39 minutes by jet;
• Frankfurt: 233 nm south-west - approximately 51 minutes by jet;
• Munich: 250 nm south - approximately 53 minutes by jet;
• Warsaw: 274 nm east - approximately 56 minutes by jet;
• Most popular aircraft: Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, Challenger 300;
• Peak demand: Berlinale (February), IFA (September), Berlin Art Week (September), Christmas markets (December), Berlin Marathon (September).

Berlin draws private aviation clients across three main categories. Corporate and government travel is substantial: Berlin is the seat of the German federal government and the Bundestag, making it a primary destination for diplomatic delegations, lobbying visits and government relations work. The German startup and technology ecosystem - centred around the district of Mitte and the area around Checkpoint Charlie - has made Berlin the most important venture capital and technology hub in Germany, generating significant corporate private aviation from London, Amsterdam and other European financial centres. Cultural and leisure travel is Berlin's other major draw: the Berlinale international film festival in February, Berlin Art Week and the simultaneous art fairs (Positions, abc, Preview Berlin) in September, the Berlin Marathon in late September, and the city's extraordinary museum landscape - the Museumsinsel (Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Hamburger Bahnhof for contemporary art, the Topography of Terror, the Jewish Museum and the extraordinary range of private galleries in Mitte, Charlottenburg and Kreuzberg.

Private jet charter prices to Berlin from London start from approximately 5,200 EUR on a Phenom 300 or Citation XLS+ for the 519 nautical mile sector. The final cost depends on aircraft type, departure airport and passenger numbers.

 

 

Private Jets UK provides access to more than 6500 aircraft worldwide, including light jets, midsize aircraft, heavy jets and ultra long-range business aircraft. Our aviation consultants can recommend suitable aircraft based on passenger numbers, baggage requirements, flight range and budget. Available aircraft include models from Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, Pilatus, Beechcraft, Airbus and Boeing.

With more than 15 years of experience in business aviation, we arrange private jet charter flights to Berlin from airports across the United Kingdom. Our team manages every stage of the journey, including aircraft sourcing, flight planning, FBO arrangements, ground transfers and onward connections across Germany and Central Europe.

 

 

Berlin is a year-round private aviation destination with no single event creating the extreme demand peaks seen at Munich during Oktoberfest. The most constrained periods are Berlinale (February) for leisure and film industry clients, IFA and Berlin Art Week (both September) for corporate and creative clients, and the pre-Christmas period in December. For most of the year, Berlin offers excellent aircraft availability and competitive pricing compared to other major European capitals on the same sector distance from the UK.

 

How long does it take to fly to Berlin?

The flight time on the private jet:

 

1 route

• London - Berlin, by private jet Citation XLS+
• Aircraft range: 2100 nm, 3889 km | 441 kts, 817 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ BER | EDDB
• Distance: 519 nm / 961 km
• Flight time: 1:35 h

 

2 route

• Edinburgh - Berlin, by private jet Challenger 300
• Aircraft range: 3100 nm, 5741 km | 470 kts, 870 kmh
• Route: EDI | EGPH ⟶ BER | EDDB
• Distance: 629 nm / 1165 km
• Flight time: 1:44 h

 

3 route

• Birmingham - Berlin, by private jet Citation XLS+
• Aircraft range: 2100 nm, 3889 km | 441 kts, 817 kmh
• Route: BHX | EGBB ⟶ BER | EDDB
• Distance: 558 nm / 1033 km
• Flight time: 1:40 h

 

4 route

• Manchester - Berlin, by private jet Citation XLS+
• Aircraft range: 2100 nm, 3889 km | 441 kts, 817 kmh
• Route: MAN | EGCC ⟶ BER | EDDB
• Distance: 574 nm / 1063 km
• Flight time: 1:42 h

 

5 route

• Glasgow - Berlin, by private jet Challenger 300
• Aircraft range: 3100 nm, 5741 km | 470 kts, 870 kmh
• Route: GLA | EGPF ⟶ BER | EDDB
• Distance: 663 nm / 1228 km
• Flight time: 1:49 h

 

The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet and wind conditions. Berlin is within non-stop range of every jet category from all UK airports. Our consultant will calculate the exact flight time for the chosen aircraft.

 

 

Prices for the private jet flights to Berlin

The London to Berlin sector of 519 nautical miles is virtually identical in distance to London to Munich, making Berlin one of the most competitively priced major European capital destinations by private jet from the UK. Every aircraft category from turboprops and very light jets to large cabin jets is a practical option on this sector, giving clients a wider range of price points than on longer Mediterranean routes.

Unlike Munich or Monaco, Berlin does not have a single dominant event that creates extreme pricing pressure across the whole market. Berlinale in February and IFA in September push corporate demand noticeably, and Berlin Art Week in September coincides with IFA to create a combined demand spike in the third week of September. The Berlin Marathon - held on the last Sunday of September and one of the six World Marathon Majors - draws a significant number of private aviation clients who want to fly in the day before and return the same day or the morning after. Outside these periods, Berlin pricing is consistently competitive.

Berlin is also a natural hub for multi-city German itineraries. Hamburg is 148 nm north-west (approximately 39 minutes by jet), Frankfurt 233 nm south-west (51 minutes) and Munich 250 nm south (53 minutes). Clients doing a Berlin-Hamburg-Frankfurt German business circuit in a single day arrange this routinely by private jet.

Below are the approximate prices for the flights performed this year. TOP 7 options:

1. from London to Berlin, 7 passengers, by Citation XLS+ - 5,200 EUR;
2. from London to Berlin, 9 passengers, by Challenger 300 - 8,800 EUR;
3. from Edinburgh to Berlin, 9 passengers, by Challenger 300 - 11,400 EUR;
4. from Manchester to Berlin, 7 passengers, by Citation XLS+ - 7,800 EUR;
5. from Glasgow to Berlin, 12 passengers, by Challenger 605 - 14,800 EUR;
6. from Belfast to Berlin, 9 passengers, by Challenger 300 - 12,200 EUR;
7. from Birmingham to Berlin, 6 passengers, by Phenom 300 - 6,800 EUR;

We can arrange flights from any city in the UK. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, please use the form below:

 

 

Prices depending on the type of business jet

We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:

• Large jet (similar to Legacy 600) - from 4900 to 5800 GBP per flight hour;
• Business liners - from 10300 GBP per flight hour;
• Light jet - from 2100 to 3000 GBP per flight hour;
• Long-haul jet (similar to Global 5000, Gulfstream G550, Falcon 7X, etc.) - from 5800 to 8800 GBP per flight hour;
• Medium-sized jet (identical to Cessna Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP, etc.) - from 3000 to 3700 GBP per flight hour;
• Turboprops - from 850 GBP per flight hour;
• Large medium-class jet (similar to Challenger 300, etc.) - from 4600 to 5500 GBP per flight hour;
• Small jet, from 1700 to 2500 GBP per flight hour;

 

 

Recent flights to Berlin

• London Farnborough to Berlin, Citation XLS+, 6 passengers - Berlinale film festival. A film production company attending the Berlin International Film Festival for screenings and co-production meetings. We arranged a Citation XLS+ from Farnborough on the opening Thursday evening, returning the following Sunday after the awards ceremony. The outbound charter was approximately 5,600 EUR and the return approximately 5,200 EUR. Ground transfers arranged to the Grand Hyatt at Potsdamer Platz, the traditional base for industry delegates during Berlinale.
• Manchester to Berlin then Hamburg, Challenger 300, 8 passengers - a German business circuit. A private equity team doing a two-city German portfolio review: one day of management meetings in Berlin, one day in Hamburg. Manchester to Berlin (574 nm, 1 hour 42 minutes) at approximately 10,200 EUR. Berlin to Hamburg the following morning (148 nm, approximately 39 minutes) at approximately 3,800 EUR. Return Hamburg to Manchester at approximately 11,400 EUR. Total three-sector circuit approximately 25,400 EUR for the full itinerary.
• Edinburgh to Berlin, Challenger 300, 9 passengers - Berlin Marathon group. A group of runners and supporters flying to Berlin for the World Marathon Major. Departure from Edinburgh on the Saturday morning, return on the Sunday evening after the race. Edinburgh to Berlin (629 nm, 1 hour 44 minutes) at approximately 12,200 EUR each way. The group requested an ice bath and recovery food brief for the return flight - protein shakes, electrolyte drinks and light snacks rather than a full meal service, which we coordinated with the Edinburgh FBO catering team.
• London Biggin Hill to Berlin, Phenom 300, 5 passengers and two border terriers - a cultural trip combining Berlinale and Berlin Art Week. A collector and their party attending both Berlinale in February and returning for Berlin Art Week in September - two separate bookings on the same route. The dogs travelled in the cabin on both occasions. EU Animal Health Certificates arranged for both trips, with tapeworm treatment timing confirmed with the owner's vet. Each one-way charter from Biggin Hill approximately 5,800 EUR. On the September trip, we arranged a Berghain-area private gallery tour through our Berlin ground concierge partner on the evening of arrival.
• Birmingham to Berlin, Citation XLS+, 7 passengers - IFA consumer electronics fair. A consumer electronics brand attending IFA at Messe Berlin for two days of press events and partner meetings. Birmingham to Berlin (558 nm, 1 hour 40 minutes) at approximately 7,400 EUR. Same aircraft retained for the return on day two at approximately 6,900 EUR. Total two-sector charter approximately 14,300 EUR, significantly less than seven business class return flights for the equivalent travel time saving.

The examples above are recent indicative charters. Your quote will depend on the current season, aircraft positioning, passenger numbers and any additional services requested.

 

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Most Requested Aircraft for Flights to Berlin

Berlin's short sector from UK airports means virtually every jet category is practical. The selection is driven primarily by group size and cabin preference.

 

 

• Phenom 300 / Phenom 300E - the most cost-efficient option for groups of 4 to 6 passengers, offering a comfortable cabin for the under-2-hour sector from all UK airports;
• Citation XLS+ - the most popular choice for UK-Berlin, combining a 7 to 8 passenger cabin with competitive hourly rates on the short sector;
• Challenger 300 / Challenger 350 - preferred for groups of 8 to 9 passengers or those requiring a stand-up cabin and generous baggage capacity for longer stays;
• Challenger 605 - chosen for larger corporate groups of 10 to 12 passengers, particularly for IFA, Berlinale and government delegation visits;
• King Air 350 - a cost-efficient turboprop option for smaller groups on the short UK-Berlin sector, with a comfortable cabin for up to 9 passengers at the lowest operating cost in the fleet.

 

How to rent a business jet with a crew

5 main stages:

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  Sending an application

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  Clarification of details and search for options

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  Preparation and coordination of optimal options

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  Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.

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  Departure on the route.

 

Business aviation airports in Berlin

Berlin is served by two airports for private aviation:

• Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER) - Schonefeld, Germany (BER / EDDB) - 18 km south-east of city centre - PRIMARY GATEWAY
• Berlin Tegel business aviation terminal (TXL / EDDT) - 8 km north-west of city centre - private jets only, shorter transfer to central and western Berlin
   

Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (IATA: BER, ICAO: EDDB) opened in October 2020 as the unified replacement for both Tegel and Schonefeld airports. Located in the Schonefeld district 18 km south-east of Berlin city centre, the airport has two runways of 3,600 and 4,000 metres and handles all commercial and private aviation for the Berlin area. Private jets use the dedicated general aviation terminal on the southern side of the airport. Tegel Airport (IATA: TXL, ICAO: EDDT), located 8 km north-west of the city centre in Wedding, closed to commercial traffic in November 2020 but its business aviation terminal (Tegel Business Aviation) remains operational for private jets only, providing a significantly shorter transfer time for clients staying in Charlottenburg, Mitte or western Berlin districts. We advise on the best airport choice for each booking based on the client's Berlin destination and accommodation.

 

 

Main characteristics of Berlin Brandenburg Airport:

• The official name is Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt, BER, Germany.
• Address: Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 12529 Schonefeld, Germany.
• Private aviation terminal: general aviation terminal, southern side of airport.
• Geolocation - 52°21′N, 13°30′E
• Two runways: 07L/25R (3,600 m) and 07R/25L (4,000 m) - all jet categories.
• IATA - BER. ICAO - EDDB.
• Time Zone: +1.0 CET (winter), +2.0 CEST (summer)

Private aviation passengers use the dedicated general aviation terminal, separate from the main commercial terminal. Check-in time is 30 minutes before departure. UK citizens do not require a visa for Germany for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

 

Berlin as a hub for German city connections

Berlin's central position in north-eastern Germany makes it an efficient hub for multi-city German and Central European business itineraries. All surrounding major cities are within one hour by private jet:

• Hamburg (HAM) - 148 nm / 274 km - approximately 39 minutes by jet. Germany's largest port city and media hub;
• Frankfurt (FRA) - 233 nm / 431 km - approximately 51 minutes by jet. Germany's financial capital and primary stock exchange;
• Munich (MUC) - 250 nm / 463 km - approximately 53 minutes by jet. Bavaria's capital and automotive/insurance hub;
• Warsaw (WAW) - 274 nm / 508 km - approximately 56 minutes by jet. Poland's capital and the primary Eastern European business hub;
• Copenhagen (CPH) - 197 nm / 366 km - approximately 45 minutes by jet. Scandinavia's most accessible capital from Berlin;
• Dresden (DRS) - 75 nm / 138 km - approximately 28 minutes by jet. Saxony's capital with major Volkswagen and BASF connections;
• Cologne / Dusseldorf (CGN / DUS) - approximately 48 minutes by jet. The Rhineland business corridor.

Berlin-Hamburg-Frankfurt German triangles, Berlin-Warsaw Central European circuits and Berlin-Copenhagen Scandinavian connections are among the most frequently arranged multi-city itineraries from our UK clients.

 

 

Flying to Berlin with your pet

Pets can travel in the cabin on private jets throughout the flight. For travel to Germany from the UK, the following documentation is required:

• EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by a UK government-authorised veterinarian;
• Microchip (ISO 11784/11785 compliant);
• Valid rabies vaccination, administered at least 21 days before travel;
• Tapeworm treatment for dogs, administered 24 to 120 hours before arrival in Germany.

We advise on documentation requirements and timing as part of every pet-inclusive booking. The short flight time of under 2 hours makes Berlin one of the most comfortable private jet routes for pets travelling from the UK.

 

 

Empty Leg Flights to Berlin

The UK-Berlin corridor is one of the most active short-haul private aviation routes in Europe, generating regular empty leg opportunities as aircraft reposition after corporate and government visits or return to UK bases from Germany.

• London Farnborough - Berlin | Citation XLS+ | 8 passengers | from £3,100;
• Berlin - London | Challenger 300 | 9 passengers | from £5,200;
• Manchester - Berlin | Hawker 850XP | 8 passengers | from £4,800;
• Berlin - Edinburgh | Challenger 300 | 9 passengers | from £6,400;
• Birmingham - Berlin | Phenom 300 | 6 passengers | from £3,600;

The prices shown above are indicative examples. Actual Empty Leg opportunities depend on aircraft availability, routing and travel dates.

 

 

Helicopter charter

Private Jets UK clients have access to the top private helicopters. Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg region offer a number of meaningful helicopter routes for clients combining a city visit with the broader regional landscape:

• Berlin Airport helipad (BER) - helicopter connections from Berlin Brandenburg Airport for clients continuing to regional destinations by rotary wing;
• Berlin city centre helipads - helipads near the Tempodrom and in the broader urban area serve executive transfers within the city and to the immediate surroundings;
• Berlin to Potsdam (helipad) - approximately 12 to 15 minutes by helicopter. Potsdam, with its Sanssouci Palace and UNESCO World Heritage parks, is a natural day-trip destination from Berlin and an important seat of the Brandenburg state government;
• Berlin to Schwerin (EDOP) - approximately 40 minutes by helicopter. Capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with a remarkably well-preserved ducal palace on a lake island;
• Berlin to the Baltic Sea coast - Rostock (103 nm), Rugen island and the Usedom peninsula are all accessible by helicopter or short fixed-wing sectors for clients combining Berlin with coastal Germany;
• Berlin to Leipzig (LEJ) - 74 nm, approximately 28 minutes by jet. Frequently combined with Berlin on itineraries involving the Porsche or BMW Leipzig plants and the Leipzig trade fair.

The following helicopters are available for booking:

• Agusta Westland 139 (15 seats) - 7 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS355N (5 seats) - 14 helicopters available
• Agusta A109SP Grand New (5 seats) - 6 helicopters available
• Airbus Helicopter H130 (6 seats) - 3 helicopters available
• Eurocopter EC155 (6 seats) - 8 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil (5 seats) - 11 helicopters available
• McDonnell Douglas MD 600N (5 seats) - 4 helicopters available
• Sikorsky S-92 (24 seats) - 1 helicopters available
• Airbus Helicopters H 135 (6 seats) - 2 helicopters available
• Bell 407 (6 seats) - 13 helicopters available
• Bell 407GXP (5 seats) - 10 helicopters available
• Bell 429 (6 seats) - 14 helicopters available
• Bell 505 (4 seats) - 18 helicopters available
• Robinson R44 (3 seats) - 23 helicopters available
• Robinson R66 (4 seats) - 19 helicopters available

Please contact our aviation consultants for more detailed information on helicopter charter from Berlin and across Brandenburg.

 

 

Berlin private jet charter - FAQ

How long is a private jet flight from London to Berlin?
A private jet from London to Berlin takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes on a Citation XLS+ on the 519 nautical mile sector. From Edinburgh approximately 1 hour 44 minutes on a Challenger 300. From Manchester approximately 1 hour 42 minutes. Berlin is within non-stop range of every jet category from all UK airports, including light jets and turboprops.

How much does a private jet to Berlin cost?
Private jet charter to Berlin from London starts from approximately 5,200 EUR on a Phenom 300 or Citation XLS+ for up to 7 passengers. A Challenger 300 for 9 passengers costs approximately 8,800 EUR from London. From Edinburgh and Glasgow, prices start from approximately 11,400 to 14,800 EUR on a midsize jet. Berlin is one of the most competitively priced major European capital destinations by private jet from the UK.

Are there two airports for private jets in Berlin?
Yes. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER / EDDB), 18 km south-east of the city centre, is the primary gateway with a full general aviation terminal. Berlin Tegel (TXL / EDDT), 8 km north-west of the city centre, closed to commercial aviation in 2020 but its business aviation terminal remains operational for private jets and offers a significantly shorter transfer time for clients staying in Charlottenburg, Mitte and western Berlin. We advise on the best option for each booking.

When is the most expensive time to fly to Berlin?
Berlin does not have a single dominant peak period comparable to Oktoberfest in Munich. The most constrained periods are Berlinale in February, and the third week of September when IFA and Berlin Art Week overlap. The Berlin Marathon on the last Sunday of September creates a one-day demand spike. For most of the year, Berlin offers good aircraft availability and competitive pricing.

Can I combine Berlin with other German cities on the same charter?
Yes. Hamburg is 148 nm north-west (approximately 39 minutes by jet), Frankfurt 233 nm south-west (51 minutes) and Munich 250 nm south (53 minutes). Berlin-Hamburg-Frankfurt German business triangles are among the most frequently arranged multi-city itineraries we manage from UK clients. Dresden is just 75 nm south-east (28 minutes) for clients with Saxony connections.

Can I fly to Berlin with my pet?
Yes. Pets travel in the cabin with you on private jets. For travel to Germany from the UK you need an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from a UK government-authorised vet, a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel) and a tapeworm treatment for dogs (24 to 120 hours before arrival). The under-2-hour flight time makes Berlin one of the most comfortable UK private jet routes for pets.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Germany?
No. UK citizens can visit Germany for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. A valid UK passport is required. Private jet passengers clear customs and immigration at the private aviation terminal at Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

 

 

Flights from the UK to Berlin

The most popular flight routes are London - Berlin and Manchester - Berlin. Our clients regularly combine Berlin with Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich on German business circuits. Berlin is also frequently paired with Warsaw and Copenhagen on Central European and Scandinavian itineraries. You can explore the broader Germany charter network from Berlin.

 

 

Berlin - destination overview

Berlin occupies a unique position among European capitals. No other city of comparable size carries such a concentrated weight of 20th-century history - the division of Europe, the Cold War, the fall of the Wall - alongside such a visible commitment to reimagining itself for the 21st century. The city's trajectory since reunification in 1990 has been one of the most dramatic urban transformations in modern European history: from a divided, subsidised city of limited economic relevance to one of the continent's most dynamic creative, technological and cultural capitals in the space of three decades.

The physical traces of Berlin's divided past are everywhere and nowhere simultaneously. The Berlin Wall itself was almost entirely demolished in the months after November 1989, but its course is marked through the city by a double row of cobblestones in the pavement - you can trace it on foot from the Brandenburg Gate east through Mitte, past the East Side Gallery (the longest surviving section of the Wall, now an open-air gallery of murals), to Checkpoint Charlie and the extraordinary Topography of Terror documentation centre built on the former site of the Gestapo and SS headquarters. The Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind and opened in 2001, remains one of the most powerful architectural statements in the world. The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a field of 2,711 concrete stelae designed by Peter Eisenman in the heart of the government quarter near the Reichstag, has become one of the most visited sites in the city.

 

 

Berlin's contemporary identity is equally strong. The city's creative and nightlife scene - centred around the clubs of Friedrichshain and the gallery districts of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg - has been internationally influential for more than twenty years. The startup and technology ecosystem, supported by a concentration of venture capital funds and accelerators, has made Berlin the primary location of choice for European technology founders. The food scene has developed dramatically: the city now has multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, a sophisticated natural wine and craft beer culture, and a street food and market scene that reflects its extraordinary multicultural character.

 

Where to stay in Berlin

Berlin's hotel scene is unusually diverse, reflecting the city's range of districts and clientele:

• Hotel Adlon Kempinski - Berlin's most celebrated grand hotel, positioned at the Brandenburg Gate on Pariser Platz. The original Adlon was destroyed in 1945; the current building, opened in 1997, has re-established itself as the city's prestige address for heads of state, major corporate delegations and international visitors. Approximately 35 minutes from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, or 20 minutes from Berlin Tegel Business Aviation.
• Regent Berlin - a refined luxury property on Gendarmenmarkt, the most beautiful square in Berlin, with a classical European hotel sensibility that contrasts with the city's more design-led offerings. Approximately 35 minutes from BER.
• Soho House Berlin - the members' club property in a former department store in Mitte-Prenzlauer Berg, a hub for the creative and media industries during Berlinale and Berlin Art Week. Approximately 40 minutes from BER, 25 minutes from TXL.
• Das Stue - a design hotel in a 1930s former Danish embassy building adjacent to the Tiergarten and the zoo, with an exceptional spa and restaurant. Approximately 35 minutes from BER, 15 minutes from TXL.
• Hotel de Rome - a Rocco Forte property in a converted 19th-century bank on Bebelplatz in the historic Unter den Linden district, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Opera House. Approximately 35 minutes from BER, 20 minutes from TXL.

Note that for clients using Berlin Tegel Business Aviation terminal, all central and western Berlin hotels are typically 15 to 25 minutes by chauffeured car - a meaningful advantage over the 35 to 45 minute transfer from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. We advise on airport and hotel combinations for each booking.