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In a significant development for air travel, Berlin Brandenburg Airport "Willy Brandt" (BER) has announced new flights, primarily focusing on transatlantic connections. The airport, located in the heart of Germany's capital, is set to witness an expansion of its network, particularly across the Atlantic.
The new routes include a twice-weekly non-stop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and BER, operated by Air Transat. This new service, running from Monday to Friday throughout the summer schedule until October 2025, will be the only non-stop service from Canada to Berlin. This route will offer easy connections for travelers from other Canadian cities such as Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Halifax, through Toronto in collaboration with Porter Airlines. The flights will be operated using Airbus A321LR aircraft, offering comfortable cabins and modern entertainment systems.
Another notable addition is Delta Air Lines' new direct flights from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to BER, starting in the fall of 2025. Timed to coincide with the NFL season and a game in Berlin on November 9, 2025, this will be the first direct flight connection between Atlanta and Berlin.
These new long-haul routes mark a significant strengthening of BER's intercontinental connectivity, particularly across the Atlantic. However, there is no mention of additional new flights within Europe or other continents specifically for the first half of 2025 in the available information.
The increase in passenger traffic at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has been noteworthy compared to the same period last year. Despite the challenges posed by the Corona pandemic since 2019, BER has managed to surpass the numbers from the same period the previous year. In the first half of 2025, the number of take-offs and landings at BER was 92,500, an increase from around 87,000 in the same period the previous year.
This surge in passenger traffic has been significant enough to surpass the numbers from the same period in 2019, which saw around 17.5 million passengers at Berlin's airports Tegel and Schoenefeld. The year 2019 is an important benchmark in the tourism industry.
Passengers are currently using Terminal 1 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport "Willy Brandt" (BER), and it is the main airport of Berlin. The source of this information is dpa.
These developments underscore BER's commitment to enhancing its connectivity and position as a key hub for international travel. As the world continues to recover from the pandemic, BER is poised to play a significant role in facilitating travel and fostering economic growth.
The announcement of new flights, including a non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, will offer travelers from various Canadian cities a chance to explore new destinations, contributing to an enriched lifestyle. With Delta Air Lines' new direct flights from Atlanta to Berlin, transatlantic journey options will further expand, fostering a stronger intercontinental connectivity and transforming Berlin Brandenburg Airport into a key hub for international travel.
