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Zehlendorf is a locality in Berlin's Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough in the south-west of the city, shaped by villa areas, the lakes on the edge of the Grunewald and the old village core on Teltower Damm. Between residential neighbourhoods, cafés and the leisure spots at the Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke, many people need a plannable way to reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). A pre-booked private transfer picks you up at your Zehlendorf address and takes you straight to BER – and back to your door after you land.
Airport transfer from Zehlendorf to BER
For the trip from Zehlendorf 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 S1 with several changes and your luggage, you travel door to door to the terminal. Zehlendorf lies in the south-west; the route usually runs via the city ring and the A113 to BER in the south-east. Depending on traffic, time of day and route the drive typically takes around 40 to 55 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 Zehlendorf
The transfer works in both directions. After landing you are met at BER and driven straight to your Zehlendorf address – whether a villa near the Schlachtensee, a flat at Mexikoplatz or an address on Teltower Damm. 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 Zehlendorf to BER?
Around Teltower Damm and Mexikoplatz, 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 Zehlendorf
Pickups can take place at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Zehlendorf; the address you enter when booking is what counts. Common areas include:
- Teltower Damm with the village centre and the Rathaus Zehlendorf
- Mexikoplatz with its listed S-Bahn station
- Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke on the edge of the Grunewald
- Onkel Toms Hütte with the forest housing estate
- Argentinische Allee and the villa areas
- The transition to Dahlem in the north
What makes Zehlendorf distinctive
Zehlendorf is known for its quiet villa areas and its proximity to the lakes by the Grunewald: Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke are popular leisure spots. Mexikoplatz with its Art Nouveau S-Bahn station is considered an architectural gem, and Teltower Damm with the Rathaus Zehlendorf forms the village centre. At the Onkel Toms Hütte station lies the forest housing estate co-designed by Bruno Taut. The S1 and the U3 serve the south-west. 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 Teltower Damm – well suited to transfers in both directions, hotel to BER and BER to hotel. Cafés and restaurants sit on Teltower Damm and around Mexikoplatz; if you combine a day at the Schlachtensee or Krumme Lanke with a trip to the airport, simply enter the exact pickup address when booking. The lakes and the Grunewald 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 south-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 Teltower Damm are typical start and end points.
Zehlendorf, Lichterfelde or Nikolassee – which pickup address?
Zehlendorf borders Lichterfelde to the east, Dahlem to the north and Nikolassee to the west. East of the village centre begins Lichterfelde; north towards the Free University lies Dahlem. The exact address in the booking form always determines the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an airport transfer from Zehlendorf to BER? Enter your Zehlendorf pickup address, date and time; the available vehicles and total price are shown before you book.
How long is the ride from Zehlendorf to BER? Because of its location in the south-west, usually around 40 to 55 minutes. This is not a guarantee – the traffic on the day is what matters.
Can I be picked up on Teltower Damm or at Mexikoplatz? Yes, at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Zehlendorf. The address you enter is what counts.
Can I travel directly from BER to Zehlendorf? 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 Zehlendorf in the booking form.
Sources and background: Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough (berlin.de) · Wikipedia article on Zehlendorf