A SIXT airport transfer connects your ride to your flight number so your driver tracks your actual landing time and adjusts the pickup — no matter if you land early or late.
What's included when you add your flight number
How to book
Example
Your flight is scheduled to land at 3:00 pm and you want 1 hour 30 minutes at the airport. Your driver will be ready at 4:30 pm — or later if your flight is delayed — so your full dwell time is always honoured.
Travelling with passengers on different flights
Book a separate ride for each flight. This ensures every flight is tracked individually and each passenger is collected on time, even if arrival times change.
Important
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Yes, SIXT can track your private flight — your driver will monitor your actual landing time and adjust your pickup accordingly, as long as your flight is traceable via FlightAware and you provide your aircraft's tail number at the time of booking.
What to do when booking
Why the tail number matters
Providing your tail number is what qualifies your booking as an airport pickup. Without it, your ride will not be treated as one. You'll also benefit from additional complimentary waiting time, in line with our booking conditions.
Please note
Additional charges may apply if your actual landing time differs significantly from the expected arrival time.
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Buffer time lets you add up to 2 hours to your airport transfer so your driver waits for you after your flight lands — useful if you need extra time for baggage, customs, or a connection.
How it works
When booking your airport transfer, select a buffer duration of up to 2 hours. Your driver will add that time to your flight's actual landing time, so the pick-up adjusts automatically if your flight is delayed.
Example
Your flight lands at 3:00 PM and you select 1 hour 30 minutes of buffer time. Your driver will be waiting at 4:30 PM. If the flight is delayed by 20 minutes, the pick-up moves to 4:50 PM — the buffer is always counted from the actual landing time.
Next step
Add your preferred buffer time when booking your SIXT ride airport transfer.
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Adding your flight number to your SIXT ride booking unlocks the full airport pickup service, including live flight tracking, extra waiting time, and a Meet & Greet in the arrivals hall.
What you get when you add your flight number
If you need extra time after landing
If you expect a lengthy customs process or want to spend additional time at the airport, specify how long during booking. This ensures your driver arrives at the right moment and you make the most of your included waiting time.
Please note: if your flight is not linked to your ride, it will not be treated as an airport pickup, and the services above will not apply.
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