What airport should I arrive to?

For the Berlin Gap Year Program, you should arrive to the Berlin Tegel International Airport. If you have chosen the Homestay accommodation option your host family will meet you in the arrival's hall. If you are staying in residence and have booked an arrival transfer you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall otherwise you can make your way to the school campus by public transit or taxi.

When should I arrive?

You should plan to arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Sunday. For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada on a Saturday and flying overnight for a Sunday morning arrival in Europe.

How can I get to Berlin from the US/Canada?

There are limited direct flights between the US and Berlin. Here is list of airlines currently operating direct flights (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Continental Airlines

Delta Airlines

There are also numerous indirect flights between the US/Canada and Berlin Tegel International airports. We suggest you contact your travel agent for options.

What if I'm not comfortable making an overseas flight connection at an international airport?

This program is intended for the mature teen/young adult who is comfortable with a fair amount of independence and has had some previous overseas travel experience. If you are not comfortable travelling on your own in Germany, you and your parents may find the level of independence for this particular program to be too much.

There may be other students travelling to Berlin on the same day as you and, if so, we can connect you via e-mail through our Travel Buddies system. We cannot guarantee this, however, so we ask that you be willing and prepared to travel alone.

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

This program does not support students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. If you do not feel comfortable flying without this status we advise against enrolling in a gap year program. 

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

Please note: The Berlin Gap Year Program starts on a Sunday and ends on a Sunday.  You should plan to arrive/depart between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before Sunday or departures after Sunday. Also, there may be extra transfer charges if you arrive or depart outside of these days or the hours listed above.  Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans so we can inform the school!