From Karow to BER: Private Airport Ride

Karow is a locality in Berlin's Pankow borough in the north-east of the city, shaped by the old village centre of Alt-Karow, the Karow-Nord housing development and the nearby Karow ponds. Between the village church, residential settlements and green spaces, many people need a plannable way to reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). A pre-booked private transfer picks you up at your Karow address and takes you straight to BER – and back to your door after you land.

Airport transfer from Karow to BER

For the trip from Karow to BER, enter your pickup address, date and time in the booking form and see the available vehicle classes with the total price before you book. Instead of travelling on the S-Bahn with several changes and your luggage, you travel door to door to the terminal. Karow lies in the north-east; the route runs via the eastern city ring and the A113 to BER in the south-east. Depending on traffic, time of day and route the drive typically takes around 45 to 60 minutes. This is guidance only – the real journey time depends on traffic on the day. See the full overview on Berlin airport transfer.

From BER back to Karow

The transfer works in both directions. After landing you are met at BER and driven straight to your Karow address – whether a house in Alt-Karow, a flat in Karow-Nord or an address on Bahnhofstraße. Enter your flight number when booking so the pickup can follow your actual arrival. Because of the edge-of-city location in particular, a fixed pickup with a name sign is a plannable alternative to changing trains several times. See how the BER airport pickup works.

Looking for an Airport Taxi from Karow to BER?

Around the S-Bahn station and the village centre, many travellers search for a taxi to the airport. As an alternative to hailing a metered taxi on the street, you can pre-book a private transfer to or from BER: the price for your route and vehicle class is shown before you confirm, and the driver waits at the agreed address or at the airport. The transport is carried out by external, licensed transfer providers. Read more about booking an airport taxi to BER in advance.

Pickup areas in Karow

Pickups can take place at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Karow; the address you enter when booking is what counts. Common areas include:

• Alt-Karow with the village church
• Karow S-Bahn station
• The Karow-Nord settlement
• Bahnhofstraße as the main axis
• The Karow ponds nature reserve
• The transition to Buch in the north

What makes Karow distinctive

Karow combines an old village centre with newer housing estates. In Alt-Karow a medieval fieldstone church stands by the old green. In the 1990s the large Karow-Nord settlement was built to the north. A natural highlight is the Karow ponds, a nature reserve with rich birdlife. The locality is served by Karow S-Bahn station at the north-eastern city edge. Further background is in the sources below.

Hotels, dining and local destinations

Accommodation and business addresses are found mainly around the S-Bahn station and Bahnhofstraße – well suited to transfers in both directions, hotel to BER and BER to hotel. Inns and local amenities sit by the village centre; if you combine a walk at the Karow ponds with a trip to the airport, simply enter the exact pickup address when booking. The village centre and nature reserve also make the locality a destination in its own right.

Families, groups and business travellers

Travelling as a group, everyone stays together in one vehicle, from a business car to a minibus for larger parties. On the ride from the north-east in particular, one vehicle for everyone pays off. The booking system shows which vehicle class is available for your passenger count and luggage; for larger groups see the Berlin airport minibus for groups. For business travellers, the addresses around the S-Bahn station are typical start and end points.

Karow, Buch or Blankenburg – which pickup address?

Karow borders Buch to the north, Blankenburg to the south and Französisch Buchholz to the west. North begins Buch; south lies Blankenburg. The exact address in the booking form always determines the transfer.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an airport transfer from Karow to BER? Enter your Karow pickup address, date and time; the available vehicles and total price are shown before you book.

How long is the ride from Karow to BER? Because of its location in the north-east, usually around 45 to 60 minutes. This is not a guarantee – the traffic on the day is what matters.

Can I be picked up in Alt-Karow? Yes, at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Karow. The address you enter is what counts.

Can I travel directly from BER to Karow? Yes. Enter your flight number so the pickup follows your arrival, and you are driven straight to your address.

Can groups book a minibus transfer to BER? Yes, up to 19 passengers in one vehicle depending on the available class shown during booking.

Check your specific transfer to or from Karow in the booking form.

Sources and background: Pankow borough (berlin.de) · Wikipedia article on Karow

Last updated: September 15, 2026 · Flughafentransfer Berlin · All guides