Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport is about 12 km northeast of central Brussels, in the municipality of Zaventem. Direct trains from the station under the terminal reach Brussels-North in about 11 minutes, Brussels-Central in about 18 minutes and Brussels-South (Midi) in about 23 minutes. By road, the trip depends on traffic on the Brussels Ring and the A201.

No, Brussels Airport is just outside the Brussels-Capital Region, in Zaventem in the province of Flemish Brabant. It sits about 12 km northeast of the city center. Despite this, it is the city's main airport and is closely linked to Brussels by direct trains, STIB city buses and taxis.

No. Brussels Airport (BRU) is in Zaventem, northeast of Brussels, while Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is a separate airport near the city of Charleroi in Wallonia. Check your ticket for the airport code before traveling. A direct train from Brussels Airport to Charleroi takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.

Brussels Airport has one terminal building with two piers. Pier A handles flights within the Schengen Area and Pier B handles non-Schengen flights, including the United Kingdom. The two piers are linked by the Connector, so transfer passengers can change between them without a new security check.

Brussels Airlines is the home carrier, flying across Europe, to many African cities and to New York. TUI fly Belgium focuses on holiday routes. Other airlines include Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, all using the same terminal.

The taxi point is just outside the arrivals hall, on the arrivals level of the terminal. Licensed taxis carry a blue and yellow emblem. Ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal and go straight to the official taxi point outside, where licensed cabs wait for arriving passengers.

Take the escalators or lifts to level -1, where Brussels Airport-Zaventem station sits directly beneath the terminal. Six direct trains an hour run to Brussels from early morning until around midnight, stopping at Brussels-North, Brussels-Central and Brussels-South. Two trains an hour also serve the European Quarter. An airport rail supplement applies to tickets.

Yes. STIB Airport Line 12 leaves from the bus station on level 0, about 100 m from the arrivals hall, and runs to Schuman, Maelbeek and Luxembourg stops in the European Quarter. De Lijn buses serve nearby Flemish towns, and the N62 night bus runs roughly every 30 minutes between about 00:55 and 04:45.

Yes, Uber operates in Brussels and serves Brussels Airport. After you request a ride, the app shows the designated pick-up point, which is generally near the ground transport exit and not always next to the door you leave from. Allow a few extra minutes to walk there with your luggage.

Belgium is in the Schengen Area. Non-EU visitors on short stays are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, which records fingerprints and a facial image instead of stamping passports. The ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors is not yet in operation, and the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead.

Direct trains leave from the station beneath the terminal. Antwerp is about 30 minutes away, Ghent about 55 minutes and Bruges about 1 hour 25 minutes. Leuven is only 13 minutes and Mechelen is also on a direct line. Airport Express and Flibco coaches run to Antwerp from the bus station on level 0.

Brussels uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and moves to summer time (UTC+2) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. The currency is the euro. Brussels is officially bilingual, with Dutch and French both used on signs in the city.

Brussels Airport is operated by Brussels Airport Company. It handled 24.4 million passengers in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024, and about 198,000 flight movements. Spain, Italy, Germany, Turkey and Morocco were the top countries by passenger numbers. The airport has three runways and is a hub for Brussels Airlines.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.