Essential facts for transfers from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Checkpoint Charlie
The A113 motorway connects Berlin Brandenburg Airport directly to central Berlin, merging seamlessly into the B96a main road toward Checkpoint Charlie in under 35 minutes. Pre-booking a private transfer eliminates the stress of navigating multiple public transport changes or hunting for a taxi in arrival chaos.
- Route
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Checkpoint Charlie
- Distance
- 28.0 km / 17.4 miles
- Average travel time
- 0h 32min
- Starting price
- EUR 88.86
- Flight monitoring
- Real-time flight tracking — driver adjusts if delayed
- Waiting time
- 60 min free wait at arrivals, 15 min for other pickups
- Average airport pickup time
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29 min
Estimated time from scheduled arrival to boarding your transfer, based on Transfeero pickup records at this airport.
Observation period: 02/10/2025 – 01/10/2026.
From booking to arrival
How it works
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1. Book your ride
Choose your route and vehicle, add your details and receive your booking confirmation.
2. Meet your driver
Find your driver at the meeting point and let them take care of your luggage.
3. Enjoy your journey
Settle in and enjoy a comfortable ride, all the way to your destination.
What to know about the Berlin Brandenburg Airport → Checkpoint Charlie route
Tolls, traffic windows and drop-off logistics that apply to this specific route.
Route: A113 motorway direct to city centre
The A113 connects Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin without tolls for passenger cars. Environmental zone compliance is automatic for standard rental and transfer vehicles. All road charges and zone fees are included in your fixed price.
Traffic windows and timing on this corridor
Standard journey time is 32 minutes; peak hours (weekday 7–9am and 4–6pm) can add 8–10 minutes. Evening and weekend traffic is typically lighter. Real-time flight monitoring ensures your driver is ready when you exit baggage reclaim.
Drop-off at Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstraße
Checkpoint Charlie occupies a traffic island; street-side parking is limited and congested. Your driver will position you at the closest safe access point on Friedrichstraße. U-Bahn Kochstraße (U6 line) is a 2-minute walk for onward city travel.
Vehicles for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Checkpoint Charlie
Choose the right vehicle for your group size and comfort needs. All fares are fixed and include meet & greet.
Economy
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Prius or similar
EUR 88.86
Standard Sedan
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
EUR 108.36
First Class
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
EUR 195.05
First Class Van
Mercedes V-Class, Viano or similar
EUR 192.91
Standard Van
Mercedes Vito, Ford Custom or similar
EUR 114.16
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar — up to 12 pax
EUR 251.14
Transfer from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Checkpoint Charlie
Your driver will collect you at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of Berlin Brandenburg Airport's landing terminal and head north on the A113 motorway, a direct corridor into the heart of the city. The route passes through Berlin's historical neighbourhoods, with Gendarmenmarkt and its iconic German and French Cathedrals visible as you approach the city centre—a striking introduction to Berlin's architectural heritage. Journey time is typically 32 minutes in standard traffic, though peak hours (7–9am and 4–6pm weekdays) can extend this to 40 minutes.
At Berlin Brandenburg Airport, your driver holds a name sign at the arrivals baggage-hall exit and monitors your flight in real time, adjusting for delays automatically. Checkpoint Charlie sits on a traffic island at Friedrichstraße, with nearby street parking and convenient access to U-Bahn Kochstraße station. First-time visitors should know the site gets crowded; your driver can drop you at the closest accessible point and recommend quieter photo spots a short walk away.
Public transport alternatives—the FEX Airport Express (€5–7 single) plus an additional U-Bahn or S-Bahn transfer—typically take 50 minutes total and involve navigating multiple stations with luggage. Taxis from BER are unpredictable in availability and pricing, especially during peak arrival windows. A pre-booked private transfer offers a fixed price, direct routing, and door-to-door convenience that public transport simply cannot match for a 28 km journey across a sprawling city.




Reviews
Our driver was prompt and helpful. We will recommend to friends and family!
Lauren · 01/10/2026 Perfect from pickup to drop off.
Our driver was a bit early, helped us with luggage, clean car, pleasant driver and trip. NO problems at all.
Gerald Madsen · 01/10/2026 Our driver, Domenico was very timely and spoke English which helped make the ride go by quickly and enjoyable. He was very professional!
Sherry Bash · 01/10/2026
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