Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Bern's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bern one hour ahead of Nottingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your EMA to BRN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Bern Airport. Palma de Mallorca Airport is a top stopover on the EMA to BRN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Bern Airport (BRN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Bern Airport flight is £253. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £612. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EMA to BRN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from East Midlands Airport to Bern Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Of all flights leaving East Midlands Airport, 75.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is approximately 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near EMA? If you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Bern Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bern Airport (BRN)
If you're getting in on a late East Midlands Airport to Bern Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BRN:
Travel at your own pace with a Bern Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar and see more of Bern and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bern Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Bern Airport is roughly 11 miles from the centre of Bern. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Bern Airport (BRN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Bern Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Bern. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from East Midlands Airport to Bern Airport for July if you want to visit Bern during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EMA to BRN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Bern, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel about 60 miles north-east to Zurich to tick off its leading sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Switzerland, head for Basel, roughly 45 miles north of Bern. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are among its highlights.