Dulles to Berlin (IAD–BER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,192 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 55m ACAILH A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Berlin flights
LHR London 10h 5m AYBACM B6BACX London (LHR) to Berlin flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 14m ACAFKL AFAMJL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Berlin flights
MUC Munich 10h 17m ACLHUA A3AZLH Munich (MUC) to Berlin flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 40m ACKLLX 6EGAKE Amsterdam (AMS) to Berlin flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 40m FIUA FI Reykjavík (KEF) to Berlin flights
DUB Dublin 10h 45m ACEILX B6EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Berlin flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 50m ACLXOS ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Berlin flights
VIE Vienna 10h 55m OS AINHOS Vienna (VIE) to Berlin flights
BRU Zaventem 11h ACLXOS EYNHSN Zaventem (BRU) to Berlin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dulles to Berlin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,192 mi 8h 42m nonstop +6h ahead

IAD–BER had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,192 miles in 8h 42m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–BER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GAF GAF 0 80%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GAF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to BER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,168
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → BER
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
BER → IAD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · BER: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Berlin.
Distance & Flight Time
4,192 mi / 6,746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Getting from BER

The Airport Express (FEX) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 30 minutes and costs €3.80 with a standard ABC-zone ticket (covered by the Berlin Welcome Card). Departs every 30 minutes. S9 to Spandau or Westkreuz also works (45–50 min, same fare).

Taxis to Mitte: €40–55 (35–50 min). Uber: €30–45. The train platforms are in the basement of Terminal 1; follow the "S-Bahn/FEX" signs from baggage claim. Rental car desks are in Terminal 1 arrivals. Regional trains to Magdeburg, Dresden, and Leipzig also stop at BER airport station.

Berlin Climate

Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Berlin winters (December–February) average −2–4°C with occasional snow and freezing rain. De-icing delays are routine in January and February but rarely cause mass cancellations. The airport's recent construction means modern de-icing infrastructure.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms possible in July. Spring and autumn are mild (10–18°C) and operationally stable. Strong westerly winds can make approaches to BER gusty. Overall disruption risk is moderate.

IAD–BER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Berlin route.
Route details
Distance4,192 mi / 6,746 km
Flight time8h 42m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: BER
IATA / ICAOBER / EDDB
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation157 ft / 48 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to BER flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport take about 8h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 4,192 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to BER. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle.
Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from BER to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to BER

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to BER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to BER is about 8 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,192 miles (6,746 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.