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Tegel is a locality in Berlin's Reinickendorf borough in the north-west of the city, on the Tegeler See lake and the large Tegel forest. Tegel is also known for its former airport, now being redeveloped into a research and residential district. Between Alt-Tegel, the lakeside areas and the commercial sites, many people need a plannable way to reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). A pre-booked private transfer picks you up at your Tegel address and takes you straight to BER – and back to your door after you land.
Airport transfer from Tegel to BER
For the trip from Tegel 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 U6 and the city ring with your luggage, you travel door to door to the terminal. Tegel lies in the north-west; the route usually runs via the A111 and the city ring to the A113 towards BER in the south-east. Depending on traffic, time of day and route the drive typically takes around 40 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 Tegel
The transfer works in both directions. After landing you are met at BER and driven straight to your Tegel address – whether a flat in Alt-Tegel, a house by the Tegeler See or an address at the Borsig works. Enter your flight number when booking so the pickup can follow your actual arrival. Because of the longer ride across the city 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 Tegel to BER?
Around Alt-Tegel and the Tegeler See, 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 Tegel
Pickups can take place at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Tegel; the address you enter when booking is what counts. Common areas include:
- Alt-Tegel with Gorkistraße and the U6 terminus
- The Greenwich promenade and the Tegeler See
- The Borsig works and the Hallen am Borsigturm
- The area around Tegel Palace and the Tegel forest
- The site of the former Tegel airport
- Residential areas towards Tegelort and Konradshöhe
What makes Tegel distinctive
The defining features are the Tegeler See with the Greenwich promenade and the adjoining Tegel forest, one of Berlin's large woodlands. In Alt-Tegel stands Tegel Palace (the Humboldt palace), linked to the von Humboldt family. An industrial landmark is the Borsig Tower at the Borsig works, now home to the Hallen am Borsigturm shopping centre. The former Tegel airport was replanned after its closure as a research and residential quarter. The U6 terminates in Alt-Tegel. Further background is in the sources below.
How it works
Three steps to your transfer
Book your ride
Enter your pickup address or destination in the booking form.
Driver arrives
Your driver will be on time at the agreed time.
Get going
Get in and enjoy a stress-free ride via the fastest route.
Hotels, dining and local destinations
Accommodation and business addresses are found mainly around Alt-Tegel and the Borsig works – well suited to transfers in both directions, hotel to BER and BER to hotel. Cafés and restaurants sit on the Greenwich promenade and in Alt-Tegel; if you combine a day at the lake or a walk in the forest with a trip to the airport, simply enter the exact pickup address when booking. The Tegeler See and Tegel forest 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 longer ride from the north-west 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 Borsig works are typical start and end points.
Tegel, Reinickendorf or Heiligensee – which pickup address?
Tegel borders Reinickendorf to the east, Heiligensee to the north and Konradshöhe to the north-west. East of the railway begins Reinickendorf; north along the water lies Heiligensee. The exact address in the booking form always determines the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an airport transfer from Tegel to BER? Enter your Tegel pickup address, date and time; the available vehicles and total price are shown before you book.
How long is the ride from Tegel to BER? Because of its location in the north-west, usually around 40 to 60 minutes across the city. This is not a guarantee – the traffic on the day is what matters.
Can I be picked up in Alt-Tegel or by the Tegeler See? Yes, at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Tegel. The address you enter is what counts.
Does the transfer also run from BER to the former Tegel airport site? Yes. Transfers are bookable in both directions to any address in Tegel.
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 Tegel in the booking form.
Sources and background: Reinickendorf borough (berlin.de) · Wikipedia article on Tegel