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Airport transfer glossary

Important terms around your transfer to BER airport, briefly and clearly explained.

29 terms

A

Airport pickup

A pre-booked driver collects you at BER Airport and takes you directly to your destination. Learn more

Arrival time

The scheduled landing time of your flight. Entering the correct flight details helps the transport provider plan the airport pickup.

B

BER Airport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt is Berlin's main commercial airport. Its IATA airport code is BER.

Booking confirmation

The confirmation sent after a successful booking. It contains the route, pickup details, selected vehicle and the provider's contact information.

Booking reference

The unique number assigned to a booking. Keep it available when contacting the booking partner about a change or cancellation.

C

Cancellation

The termination of a confirmed booking. The applicable deadline and possible charge depend on the vehicle and conditions shown before booking.

Child seat

A booster seat, child seat or infant carrier requested for a transfer. Availability and any charge are shown during booking.

D

Door-to-door transfer

A direct ride between the selected address and the airport without changing vehicles or following a fixed public-transport route.

E

Economy class

The standard vehicle category for an airport transfer. Passenger and luggage capacity must match the details shown for the selected vehicle.

F

Fixed price

A transfer price displayed before booking. The final amount and included services are shown in the booking process.

Flight monitoring

Use of the submitted flight number to follow changes to the expected arrival time and help coordinate an airport pickup.

Flight number

The airline code and route number identifying a flight, for example LH123. It is used to match the pickup with the correct arrival.

G

Group transfer

A transfer for several passengers travelling together, commonly booked as one vehicle with sufficient seats and luggage capacity.

L

Long-distance transfer

A direct transfer between BER Airport and a destination outside the Berlin metropolitan area.

Luggage allowance

The number and size of bags supported by a vehicle category. Oversized items should be declared before booking.

M

Meet and greet

Pickup service where the driver waits at the agreed meeting point, typically with a name sign. BER pickup details

Minibus

A larger transfer vehicle intended for groups. Select a category whose stated passenger and luggage limits fit the booking.

P

Passenger

A person included in the transfer booking. Children and infants also count when choosing the required vehicle capacity.

Payment method

The supported way to pay for a booking. Available methods are displayed by the booking partner during checkout.

Private transfer

A pre-booked vehicle reserved for the passengers named in the booking, rather than a scheduled shared service. Learn more

R

Return transfer

A second journey booked for the return route, such as the airport pickup after an outbound transfer to BER.

S

Shuttle

A general term for transport connecting an airport with another location. Check whether an offer is private or shared before booking.

Special luggage

Items such as bicycles, wheelchairs, skis or unusually large bags that may require advance notice or a larger vehicle.

T

Terminal

The airport building used for departure or arrival. BER currently uses Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for passenger flights.

Transfer

Pre-arranged passenger transport between an airport and an address such as a home, hotel, office or event venue.

Transfer time

The expected driving time between pickup and destination. Traffic, roadworks and weather can affect the actual duration.

V

Vehicle class

A booking category defined by factors such as comfort level, passenger capacity and luggage capacity.

Voucher code

A promotional code entered during booking when the offer conditions allow it. Validity and restrictions may apply.

W

Waiting time

The period for which the driver waits after the agreed pickup time. The included duration depends on the booking conditions.
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Last updated: August 2026

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