Berlin Airport Taxi Cost 2026
Berlin Brandenburg (BER) airport taxi: €55-90 metered to central Berlin, 30-45 min journey. Plus FEX Express €4.40 (30 min), S-Bahn €4.40, Uber + Free Now comparisons. Card payment mandatory.
Quick Facts
Berlin Airport Transport — All Options Compared
| Option | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Metered Taxi | 30–45 min | €55–90$60–99 |
| FEX Airport ExpressTop pick | 30 min | €4.40$4.80 |
| S-Bahn S9 + S45 | 45 min | €4.40$4.80 |
| Uber / Bolt / Free Now | 30–45 min | €40–75$44–82 |
| Pre-booked Transfer (Welcome Pickups + Kiwitaxi) | 30–45 min | €55–85$60–93 |
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How to Take a Taxi from Berlin Airport
Both Terminal 1 + Terminal 5 have their own taxi ranks directly outside Arrivals. Confirm your terminal — T1 handles most international + Lufthansa flights; T5 (former Schönefeld) handles some low-cost carriers.
Berlin licensed taxis are beige/cream with a yellow rooftop sign. Drivers approaching you inside the terminal are likely unlicensed — refuse and walk to the official rank.
All Berlin airport taxis are metered. Base rate €4.30 + €2.10/km for first 7 km + €1.50/km after. Card payment mandatory since 2020. Late-night + Sunday rates add ~20%.
Card readers (Visa, Mastercard, EC) are mandatory in all Berlin licensed taxis. Confirm acceptance by asking "Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?" (Can I pay with card?) — answer should always be yes.
Round up to the nearest €5 (5-10% is standard). Request a receipt ("Quittung bitte") for business expenses. Berlin drivers speak good English for tourist routes.
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Berlin Airport Taxi FAQ
How much does a taxi from Berlin Airport cost in 2026?+
A metered taxi from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin costs €55-90 in normal traffic (30-45 min, ~24 km). Hotels in Mitte (central), Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Charlottenburg fall in this range. Late-night surcharges 23:00-06:00 add ~20%. Card payment is mandatory for all licensed Berlin taxis since 2020.
Is the FEX train cheaper than a taxi from Berlin Airport?+
Yes — significantly. The FEX (Airport Express) train runs from BER directly to Berlin Hauptbahnhof in 30 minutes for €4.40 (single ticket). Trains run every 30 minutes from 04:00-23:00. The S-Bahn S9 + S45 also run to central Berlin in 45 minutes for the same €4.40. Both stations are inside BER terminal — no walking required.
How long does the taxi from BER to central Berlin take?+
The journey from BER to central Berlin (Mitte, Hauptbahnhof, Brandenburg Gate area) takes 30-45 minutes in normal traffic. Distance is 24 km. During rush hour (07:30-09:30, 16:30-19:00) expect 50-70 minutes. Friedrichshain + Kreuzberg are closer to BER (25-35 minutes).
BER opened in 2020 — is it still chaotic?+
BER had a notorious 14-year delay before opening in October 2020. Since then it has functioned normally with no significant issues. The Terminal 1 (main + Lufthansa + Star Alliance) + Terminal 5 (former Schönefeld, low-cost carriers) are connected via free shuttle bus. Both have their own taxi ranks + train station access.
Are Uber and Bolt available at Berlin Airport?+
Yes — Uber, Bolt, and Free Now all operate at Berlin Airport. Free Now (the rebranded Mytaxi) has the largest fleet. Prices typically €40-75 to central Berlin (10-20% cheaper than licensed taxis). Pickup is at the designated ride-share area outside Terminal 1 — follow signs for "Ride-hailing pickup".
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