Germany Unlocks New Travel Horizons as Berlin Airport Expands to One Hundred and Forty Destinations Across Fifty Countries

Germany’s Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has introduced an expanded winter 2026–2027 flight network covering 140 destinations across 50 countries, strengthening international travel connections throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. According to an official announcement by Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH on 20 October 2026, approximately 70 airlines will operate during the winter timetable, which began on 25 October 2026 and continues until 27 March 2027. The new programme offers ten more destinations than the previous winter season, with Eurowings and Wizz Air leading important network additions. New and expanded connections include destinations in Italy, Lithuania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Romania and Finland, creating more opportunities for leisure holidays, winter tourism, business travel and international connections. corporate.berlin-airport.de

Berlin Brandenburg Airport Expands Winter Network to 140 Destinations Across Fifty Countries

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is strengthening its position as an international gateway with a broader winter flight network connecting the German capital region to major cities and holiday destinations.

The airport’s winter timetable covers the period from 25 October 2026 until 27 March 2027. During these five months, approximately 70 airlines will connect Berlin and Brandenburg with 140 destinations in 50 countries.

This represents ten additional destinations compared with the previous winter timetable, reflecting the growing variety of connections available from the airport.

London, Paris, Vienna and Barcelona remain important city destinations, while Mediterranean holiday locations continue attracting winter travellers. Italy has become one of the fastest-growing international markets from Berlin, supported by several direct flight connections.

The airport is also strengthening services to Northern Europe, the Gulf region and the eastern Mediterranean, offering more choices for business and leisure travel. corporate.berlin-airport.de

Eurowings Expands Berlin Flights to Italy, Finland and European Destinations

Eurowings is undertaking a substantial expansion at Berlin Brandenburg Airport during the winter 2026–2027 season. Beginning on 2 November 2026, the airline will introduce direct flights to Rome four times weekly and Bologna three times weekly. These routes will improve access to two important Italian tourism destinations.

Rome attracts visitors interested in historic landmarks, museums, architecture and Italian cuisine. Bologna provides cultural experiences, traditional food and connections to other destinations in northern Italy. Eurowings is also maintaining winter services to Lisbon and Porto in Portugal and Bilbao in Spain, extending routes previously available during the summer timetable.

Edinburgh will receive seasonal services between 4 December 2026 and 4 January 2027, while Sarajevo will return to the airline’s timetable from 20 December. The carrier is also expanding its Finnish Lapland connections, including a new Kuusamo route beginning on 20 December. Rovaniemi and Kittilä will receive more frequent services than during the previous winter. Overall, Eurowings plans to serve 40 destinations across 17 countries from Berlin during the winter timetable. corporate.berlin-airport.de

Official Berlin Brandenburg Airport Winter 2026–2027 Flight Data

Source: Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH – Official Winter Timetable, 20 October 2026. corporate.berlin-airport.de

Wizz Air Opens Six New Berlin Routes Across Europe for Winter Tourism

Wizz Air is another important airline expanding its network from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The airline is adding six destinations, strengthening connections with Eastern, Central and Southern Europe.

The expansion includes Sofia in Bulgaria, which began receiving four weekly flights on 20 September 2026. Vilnius in Lithuania followed on 26 October, with three weekly services connecting the two capitals.

Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina will receive two weekly flights from 3 December. On 14 December, Wizz Air will introduce daily connections to Milan-Malpensa in Italy and three weekly services to Pristina in Kosovo.

Suceava in Romania will join the network on 17 December, with three weekly flights.

These additions will bring Wizz Air’s Berlin network to 17 destinations in 13 countries, improving travel access to historic cities, cultural centres and emerging European destinations. corporate.berlin-airport.de

Germany Strengthens Winter Tourism Links with Finnish Lapland and Northern Europe

Northern Europe is an important focus of Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s winter timetable, particularly for travellers interested in snowy landscapes and seasonal holidays.

airBaltic will introduce direct flights from Berlin to Kuusamo in northern Finland on 19 December 2026, operating once weekly.

Eurowings will also launch services to Kuusamo from 20 December, providing another option for visitors travelling to Finnish Lapland.

The region attracts tourists interested in skiing, winter landscapes, outdoor recreation and northern European holiday experiences.

Berlin’s expanded connections to Rovaniemi and Kittilä will further support access to Finland’s winter tourism destinations.

Together, these developments create more opportunities for German residents to visit northern Finland and for international travellers to connect through Berlin.

Berlin Expands Middle East Connectivity with Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai Services

Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s winter network also includes important connections to the Gulf region.

Condor introduced daily nonstop flights between Berlin and Abu Dhabi on 15 October 2026, operating under a codeshare arrangement with Etihad Airways. The connection offers onward travel opportunities through Abu Dhabi to destinations across Asia, Africa and Australia.

Qatar Airways is restoring three daily Berlin–Doha flights from 1 November 2026, providing connections through its international hub.

The airport’s original winter timetable also listed daily Eurowings flights to Dubai from 1 November. However, Lufthansa Group subsequently updated its plans on 23 October, postponing Dubai services until 25 November 2026 because of regional operating conditions.

Eurowings has also announced Baghdad services from 10 December, initially operating once weekly, with twice-weekly flights planned around Christmas and New Year.

These services remain subject to operational and regional safety conditions. corporate.berlin-airport.de+1

Berlin–Beijing Flights Gain Modern Aircraft as Hainan Airlines Updates Winter Operations

Long-haul connectivity is another important part of Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s winter programme.

Hainan Airlines will deploy the Airbus A330-900neo on three of its five weekly flights between Berlin and Beijing.

The aircraft features an updated passenger cabin and improved operating efficiency compared with the aircraft previously used on the route.

The connection provides direct access between Germany’s capital region and China, supporting international tourism, business travel and wider economic links.

For passengers, the aircraft change represents an improvement in onboard facilities rather than the launch of an additional destination.

The airport’s official announcement identifies the newer aircraft as quieter and more efficient, reflecting continued investment in passenger experience and fleet modernisation. corporate.berlin-airport.de

Berlin Airport Announces Important Terminal Two Changes for Winter Travellers

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is also introducing changes to passenger processing during the winter season.

From 2 November 2026, Terminal 2 will operate under revised opening arrangements. Check-in counters will generally open between two and two-and-a-half hours before departure, depending on the airline.

Passengers travelling with hand luggage only may also use security controls in Terminal 1, which continue opening at 04:00.

All departure gates remain accessible from the airport’s security control areas, allowing passengers to use the appropriate screening facilities.

Travellers should check their airline’s terminal arrangements, baggage requirements and departure information before arriving at the airport.

The changes are particularly relevant during the winter period, when seasonal services and holiday travel may affect passenger flows. corporate.berlin-airport.de

Berlin Brandenburg Airport Prepares for Expanded International Tourism Through March 2027

Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s winter 2026–2027 timetable highlights the growing diversity of international connections available from Germany’s capital region.

With approximately 70 airlines serving 140 destinations across 50 countries, the airport is expanding choices for European city breaks, Mediterranean holidays, winter sports trips and longer international journeys.

Eurowings and Wizz Air are central to this expansion, while Condor, Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, airBaltic and other carriers strengthen connections beyond established European markets.

The ten additional destinations compared with the previous winter represent a clear improvement in the airport’s published route network.

As the timetable continues until 27 March 2027, Berlin Brandenburg Airport is positioned to support leisure, business and international connecting travel, although individual schedules remain subject to airline changes and operating conditions.

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