Commercial arrivals
Flight-aware timing, terminal confirmation, immigration and baggage assumptions, indoor or designated meeting point, and authorised vehicle collection.
Request an airport transfer ↗Airport transfers / Commercial and private aviation
Pre-booked airport car service and private airport transfers for commercial terminals, international arrivals, departures, airport-to-airport connections, families, groups, and onward city or regional journeys.

The direct answer
A private airport transfer is a prearranged vehicle and chauffeur for your party between an airport and an agreed address. The brief identifies the flight, local arrival or departure date, terminal, destination and luggage. Opus confirms the vehicle class, meeting point, price and waiting terms before the booking is accepted.
The passenger meeting point and vehicle collection area can be different. An indoor greeting does not override an airport's pickup restrictions. Use the airport-specific guide below, then follow the instructions issued for your terminal and confirmed service.
Airport transfer types
The right plan depends on the direction of travel, flight type, passengers, baggage, onward timing, and airport procedure.
Flight-aware timing, terminal confirmation, immigration and baggage assumptions, indoor or designated meeting point, and authorised vehicle collection.
Request an airport transfer ↗Address collection, passenger and luggage fit, terminal confirmation, traffic context, and the traveller's requested airline check-in buffer.
Request an airport transfer ↗Both flights, terminals or FBOs, connection window, passengers, luggage, mobility needs, and route risk considered as one movement.
Request an airport transfer ↗List each flight, passenger group and luggage load. For arrivals at different times or terminals, compare a shared departure after everyone is ready with separate vehicles. Child seats, strollers and equipment must fit the confirmed layout.
Request an airport transfer ↗What the airport plan covers
A complete transfer brief reduces avoidable missed meetings, unsuitable vehicles, unclear waiting terms, and terminal confusion.
Airline, flight or tail number, commercial terminal, arrivals hall, private terminal, FBO, and material status changes.
Meet-and-greet preference, traveller contact, signage, airport-approved waiting area, car park, curb, or facility-specific handoff.
Passenger count, luggage dimensions, child seats, accessibility, preferred class, additional vehicle, assistant, security, and crew requirements.
Exact destination, intermediate stops, key appointment or train, return journey, hotel contact, and any handoff after the airport transfer.
How airport transfers work
The travel desk confirms the operating details that generic booking forms often leave unresolved.
Provide the airport, airline, flight or tail number, date, local time, destination, passengers, luggage, and mobile contact.
The terminal, FBO, professional pickup area, meet-and-greet method, parking, waiting, and special assistance are matched to the journey.
Review vehicle class, passenger and luggage fit, route, price, included waiting and airport fees, changes, and cancellation terms.
Use the confirmed chauffeur, contact, sign, terminal meeting point, and authorised vehicle location—not an old instruction from another airport.
Choosing the service
This service fits travellers who want a prearranged vehicle, a named operating plan, luggage matched to the cabin, and one point of coordination from flight to final address.
Whether you need an executive town car, black car sedan, luxury SUV, or group van, prearranged airport car service is built for international arrivals, corporate travel, families, private aviation, accessibility requirements, and time-sensitive connections where a missed handoff would affect the rest of the day.
What to send
Send the details you know. Provisional items can be marked for confirmation.
Commercial airport transfer specifications
Review how waiting windows, flight tracking, terminal greeting options, and family restraint requests apply across commercial airport transfers.
| Airport movement type | Included waiting allowance | Meeting & loading method | Flight & schedule tracking | Add-ons & cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01Domestic commercial arrival↗ | 60 minutes after actual flight arrival | Designated terminal car-service curb, garage pickup zone, or $25 interior meet-and-greet where permitted | Commercial flight number monitored; rebooked flights require manual notification | 24-hour standard sedan/SUV cancellation; $25 per child seat (max 2 in SUV/van) |
| 02International commercial arrival↗ | 90 minutes after actual flight arrival for customs and baggage claim | Customs exit greeting ($25 where permitted) or airport-designated lot/curb (e.g. JFK T5/T7 free AirTrain to Howard Beach) | Operating airline and flight number monitored against local arrival date | 24-hour standard sedan/SUV cancellation; $25 per child seat (max 2 in SUV/van) |
| 03Airport departure collection↗ | 15 minutes at residential, hotel, or office pickup address | Exact building entrance to terminal departures curb or advisory drop-off zone (e.g. JFK T7 garage drop-off) | Planned around passenger's requested check-in margin and live corridor conditions | 24-hour standard sedan/SUV cancellation; 48 hours for multi-vehicle group departures |
| 04Inter-airport connection (JFK / LGA / EWR / TEB)↗ | 60 min domestic / 90 min international at arriving commercial terminal | Direct transfer between arriving terminal/FBO and departing terminal/FBO with full baggage continuity | Requires both arriving and departing flight or tail numbers in the initial brief | Scoped as one connected transfer movement with confirmed vehicle luggage fit |
Confirmed commercial-airline arrivals include flight monitoring plus 60 minutes of waiting after actual domestic arrival and 90 minutes after actual international arrival. Non-airport departure pickups include 15 minutes of waiting at the collection address. Optional interior meet-and-greet is $25 where terminal rules allow, advance child seats are $25 per seat (up to 2 seats per vehicle direction in eligible SUV and van categories), and standard sedan/SUV bookings carry a 24-hour cancellation window (48 hours for multi-vehicle or event transfers).
Executive sedan, November 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM New York time. One passenger, no luggage, no extra stops and no return journey. Required trip charges, tolls, taxes and fees included; gratuity optional. No parking charge. For a different itinerary, your written quote specifies any tolls and how they are handled. Child seats and meet-and-greet are not included. Optional meet-and-greet is $25 where permitted.
Prepared November 8, 2026. These examples apply to the stated New York journeys only. Other routes, dates, vehicles and markets require their own quote.
Service pricing
Your quote reflects the route, timing, vehicle, and details of your journey. Review the price, inclusions, waiting allowance, and change terms before accepting the service. Read how chauffeur quotes are scoped.
Request an exact quoteAirport, terminal or FBO, exact address, stops, parking context, airport-to-airport connection, and one-way or return plan.
Flight schedule, immigration and baggage assumptions, requested pickup time, important onward deadline, and waiting requirement.
Passengers, luggage, accessibility, child seats, additional vehicles, preferred class, and oversized or security requirements.
Included waiting, airport fees, meet-and-greet, gratuity treatment, tolls, changes, cancellation, and availability.
Service answers
Check how this service fits your itinerary, what information to provide, and which arrangements need written confirmation.
Travelling with children? Plan a New York transfer with child seats, including the party, restraint request and luggage fit.
The confirmed service can include flight-aware timing, terminal or FBO coordination, chauffeur communication, an agreed meeting method, luggage-matched vehicle selection, parking or curb instructions, and transport to the stated destination. Exact inclusions appear in the quote.
Compare the actual service offered: a vehicle for your party or shared transportation, the permitted collection point, luggage and child-seat fit, waiting terms, cancellation and the total price. Opus Chauffeur confirms its vehicle class, meeting plan and commercial terms before accepting the journey. Other providers' arrangements vary by airport and product.
Flight monitoring is included with confirmed commercial airport transfer reservations. Supply the operating airline and flight number, and tell the travel desk about any rebooking or terminal change. Monitoring does not replace the confirmed meeting instructions or waiting policy. Private-aviation timing and FBO arrangements are confirmed separately.
VIP meet-and-greet can be requested where airport rules and the confirmed service permit it. The final message identifies the exact arrivals point and vehicle collection location.
Confirmed commercial airport transfers include 60 minutes of waiting after actual domestic flight arrival or 90 minutes after actual international flight arrival. Point-to-point city pickups include 15 minutes from the scheduled pickup. Additional waiting is charged at the confirmed vehicle rate as described in your written confirmation. Contact the travel desk if immigration or baggage is taking longer.
Send the replacement flight number, airport and arrival time to the contact in your confirmation. A different airport, date or onward route requires an availability and price review. Flight monitoring does not automatically transfer a reservation to a replacement itinerary.
Use the arrival date and local time at the destination airport, which may differ from the departure date. Supply the airline and flight number as well. For a return transfer, record the return date separately; do not assume the original pickup time or terminal applies.
Child seats are requested in advance at $25 per seat where applicable, with up to 2 seats per vehicle direction in eligible SUV and van categories only. The chauffeur installs the requested seats. Availability, restraint type and fit must be confirmed for the child's age, height and weight, the actual vehicle and your luggage. Tell the travel desk if your party needs more seats or vehicles.
Provide a separate row for each flight with its terminal, local arrival time, passenger count and bags. State whether the group can wait to leave together and who is the lead contact. The desk compares one coordinated pickup with separate assignments, then confirms each meeting point, waiting allowance and charge; a later flight does not automatically extend another passenger’s included waiting.
Describe the equipment, dimensions, boarding or transfer assistance and passenger load before confirmation. Accessibility and vehicle fit must be reviewed for the actual assignment.
Standard sedan and SUV reservations can be cancelled at least 24 hours before pickup for a full refund or waiver of the reservation charge. Events, multi-vehicle and specialty programmes require at least 48 hours. Short-notice bookings, later cancellations and itinerary changes follow the detailed terms and written confirmation.
A request can be submitted. Send both flights, terminals or FBOs, passenger and luggage details, mobility needs, and the complete connection window. No fixed transfer time is promised because traffic and airport conditions vary.
Opus works with vetted chauffeurs nationwide in the United States and across Europe. Our airport guides include JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro and Westchester alongside other published destinations. Share your airport even if it is not listed; the travel desk confirms the available chauffeur, vehicle and permitted meeting procedure for your date and itinerary.
An airport transfer quote is based on the exact airport-to-address journey, date, vehicle and passenger load. The JFK and LaGuardia examples above price their stated trips to The Plaza; Newark, another hotel, a van or a return leg needs its own quote. Check included waiting, optional greeting, toll treatment and any extra stops before accepting.
Published market guides
Explore airport, private-aviation, district, and itinerary context. A published guide does not promise provider or vehicle availability.
Journey planning library
Compare terminal and off-terminal pickup arrangements before requesting a transfer. Use these sourced briefings alongside the airport-specific service guides.
New York / JFK
Check the Howard Beach car-service arrangement, accessibility exception, and separate Terminal 7 departure changes.
Los Angeles / LAX
Compare LAX-it with terminal car-service pickups and see which details to confirm before leaving baggage claim.
San Francisco / SFO
Understand SFO's limousine, van, and ride-app categories without treating one curb instruction as universal.
New York & New Jersey / Journey planning
Choose an arrival handoff, understand the $25 option and separate your meeting point from the vehicle's permitted loading area.
Business travel / Journey planning
Use an assistant-ready itinerary template to separate flight arrivals, retained hourly windows and independently approved journey changes.
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