Book your airport taxi transfer in minutes
The typical taxi fare from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin city center is around €65 which takes 35–50 minutes to reach.
Germany’s third-busiest airport and Berlin’s only commercial airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located approximately 25 km south of central Berlin.
Official taxis use taximeters rather than fixed fares, and long train queues during rush hours make prepaid transfers more convenient. Especially if you’re arriving with luggage, traveling as a family, or landing late at night.
With Welcome Pickups, your fare is fixed before travel, and your English-speaking driver meets you inside Arrivals with a personalized name sign.
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Berlin Airport taxi prices and travel times to popular destinations
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERLIN AIRPORT (BER) TO CITY CENTER | 65 € | 65 € | 30 MIN |
| BERLIN AIRPORT (BER) TO MITTE | 60 € | 60 € | 40 MIN |
| BERLIN AIRPORT (BER) TO POTSDAM | 90 € | 90 € | 40 MIN |
| BERLIN AIRPORT (BER) TO STRAUSBERG | 100 € | 100 € | 50 MIN |
| BERLIN AIRPORT (BER) TO BRANDENBURG AN DER HAVEL | 180 € | 180 € | 1 HR |
Meet & greet service at Berlin Airport arrivals
By pre-booking your Berlin Airport taxi, you can avoid waiting at the taxi rank and continue your journey as soon as you land.
Here’s how you can meet your driver and how the Welcome Pickups process works:
1. After booking your airport transfer online, you’ll receive your driver’s name, photo, contact details, and pickup instructions before your travel date.
2. Your driver monitors your flight in real time and automatically adjusts the pickup schedule if your flight is delayed.
3. Once you arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and collect your luggage, head to the Arrivals area where your driver will be waiting with a sign displaying your name.
4. Your driver will assist with your luggage and accompany you directly to the vehicle, helping you avoid taxi queues and busy transportation pickup areas outside the terminal.
5. Your transfer price is confirmed before travel, so you know the full cost in advance without worrying about taximeter charges, traffic delays, or unexpected fare increases.
6. If any issues arise during your arrival with baggage claim, passport control, or customs procedures, your driver and the Welcome Pickups support team are available to assist you.
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Reliable & prepaid airport taxi service
If you want to avoid waiting in line for transportation after landing, a prepaid Welcome Pickups Berlin Airport taxi is one of the most convenient ways to start your trip.
A typical transfer from Berlin Airport to Berlin city center takes around 35–50 minutes and usually costs €65.
Pre-booked airport taxis are also a practical choice for families, business travelers, late-night arrivals, larger groups, and passengers carrying extra luggage.
Here are some of the advantages of choosing a prepaid airport taxi over a regular taxi:
- -Your driver’s name, photo, and contact details are shared before arrival, with flight tracking included if your flight schedule changes.
- -Meet-and-greet service inside the Arrivals hall, so your driver finds you instead of you having to locate transportation outside the terminal.
- -A fare confirmed before travel rather than relying solely on a taximeter and traffic conditions that can affect the final cost.
- -English-speaking local drivers familiar with Berlin’s city center, hotels, business districts, tourist attractions, train stations, and surrounding areas.
- -A choice of modern sedans, larger vehicles, extra luggage capacity, and child seats if required.
- -Direct private transportation to your destination without waiting at the taxi rank or sharing the vehicle with other passengers.
- -Passenger support, including luggage assistance, is available before and during your journey.
A private airport transfer is reserved exclusively for you and your travel party, making it particularly valuable after a long flight when comfort, privacy, and a smooth arrival experience are important.
Safe airport taxi transfers with experienced local drivers
Berlin is a large city with busy roads, multiple districts, major train stations, and several popular tourist areas. Choosing an experienced local driver can make your arrival smoother, helping you avoid unnecessary delays and reach your destination efficiently.
Before booking an airport transfer, check whether the provider offers drivers who:
- -Speak English clearly and can communicate pickup instructions, route information, and useful local recommendations.
- -Monitor incoming flights and automatically adjust pickup times if delays occur.
- -Meet you inside the Arrivals hall with a personalized name sign instead of requiring you to search for transportation outside the terminal.
- -Assist with your luggage from the terminal to the vehicle.
- -Know Berlin’s traffic patterns, city center districts, major hotels, business hubs, train stations, exhibition centers, and popular attractions.
- -Operate licensed and insured vehicles that comply with German transportation, safety, inspection, and operating regulations.
- -Share driver details before pickup so you know who will meet you and how to contact them.
All Welcome Pickups drivers are carefully selected, vetted, and trained to meet these standards before completing airport transfers, helping you enjoy a safe, reliable, and comfortable journey from Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Short trips from Berlin Airport: Where to go next?
You can book your Welcome Pickups transfer from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to destinations across Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg region, whether you’re heading to the city center, a business district, a historic town, or one of the area’s cultural attractions.
All prices are fixed and confirmed before travel, and your local driver can share useful recommendations and insights about Berlin during the journey. Some of the most popular destinations include:
- –Berlin City Center, the heart of Germany’s capital, known for landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and Alexanderplatz, is approximately 30 minutes from the airport and costs €65.
- –Mitte, Berlin’s central district famous for its historic attractions, government buildings, shopping streets, and vibrant dining scene, is around 40 minutes away and costs €60.
- –Potsdam, renowned for Sanssouci Palace, beautiful parks, lakes, and UNESCO-listed heritage sites, can be reached in approximately 40 minutes and costs €90.
- –Strausberg, a charming lakeside town popular for outdoor activities and day trips east of Berlin, is around 50 minutes from the airport and costs €100.
- –Brandenburg an der Havel, one of Brandenburg’s oldest cities known for its medieval architecture, waterways, and historic old town, is a popular destination west of Berlin and can be reached directly from the airport at a cost of €180.
Everything you need to know before your Berlin Airport transfer
- Check that the taximeter starts correctly before departure. For journeys that do not use a fixed fare, make sure the meter is running from the base rate to avoid any misunderstandings about the final price.
- Confirm your payment method before starting the ride. Most Berlin taxis accept credit and debit cards, but it is still a good idea to let the driver know in advance or carry some cash in euros as a backup.
- Save your destination address on your phone. While many Berlin taxi drivers speak English, having the exact address available can help avoid confusion and ensure you are taken to the correct location.
- Use a navigation app during the journey if you wish. Apps such as Google Maps can help you follow the route and provide additional peace of mind, especially if you are unfamiliar with Berlin.
- Ask for a receipt before leaving the vehicle. A receipt can be useful if you need to recover a lost item, track travel expenses, or contact the taxi company after your journey.
- Tip only if you are happy with the service. Tipping is not mandatory in Germany, but many travelers choose to leave around 5–10% or round up the fare as a gesture of appreciation.


