Minneapolis to Berlin (MSP–BER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSP and BER. Nearest airports to MSP with scheduled service: Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 62 mi) · Rochester International Airport (RST, 76 mi) · Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU, 85 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 10h 30m DLKLSV 6EGAKE Amsterdam (AMS) to Berlin flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 37m DLFI FI Reykjavík (KEF) to Berlin flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 59m AFDLKL AFAMJL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Berlin flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 4YLHLX A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Berlin flights
LHR London 11h 23m DL BACXEW London (LHR) to Berlin flights
CPH Copenhagen 11h 30m DLSK D8LYSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Berlin flights
JFK New York 11h 39m AFAMB6 DL New York (JFK) to Berlin flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 7m ACDLEK TS Toronto (YYZ) to Berlin flights
EWR Newark 12h 10m DLKESK ACOSSN Newark (EWR) to Berlin flights
YUL Montréal 14h 25m ACAFAV AC Montréal (YUL) to Berlin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Berlin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and BER, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,512
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
MSP → BER
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
BER → MSP
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. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Berlin from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Metric MSP→BER STC→BER
Distance from MSP 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · BER: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Berlin.
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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

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.

MSP–BER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Berlin route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: BER
IATA / ICAOBER / EDDB
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation157 ft / 48 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to BER flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Keflavik and Charles de Gaulle.
Berlin is 7 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from BER to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Keflavik and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC).