Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to a&o Brussel Centrum, Brussels

The drive from Zaventem to the city centre

The route covers 12 km (7 miles) and typically takes around 24 minutes. You leave the airport area and drive southwest into Brussels on the main roads towards the centre. The last stretch runs through city streets, where traffic is heavier. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours can add noticeable time, so allow a buffer if you have a tight connection or a check-in deadline. This route is booked only occasionally, but the private service works the same as on busier routes.

Choosing the right vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families fit best in a Private Taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Pick the larger one if you have bigger suitcases or a fourth traveller. For school trips, sports teams, tour groups and other larger parties, we offer private minibuses in these sizes:

• 8 seats for small groups with luggage
• 16 and 24 seats for mid-sized groups
• 32 to 64 seats for large delegations and organised tours

If your group is close to the upper limit of a vehicle, choose the next size up so everyone has room for bags.

About a&o Brussel Centrum

a&o Brussel Centrum is a budget-oriented hostel and hotel in Brussels, popular with backpackers, school groups and city-break visitors. The central location means the main sights, such as the Grand-Place and the historic centre, are reachable on foot or by a short ride on public transport. Brussels is known for its chocolate, waffles, beer culture and comic-strip heritage, and it is also the seat of major European institutions. Check your booking confirmation for the exact entrance and check-in details, as arrival times can vary.

Other places to stay nearby

If you are comparing options in central Brussels, a few long-established hotels are well known to visitors. Hotel Metropole is a historic landmark hotel on Place de Brouckère, dating back to the late 19th century. Hotel Amigo sits right beside the Grand-Place and has long been a favourite for travellers who want to be in the middle of the old town. Both are in the city centre of Brussels rather than in a separate district, so your transfer follows a similar route.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in the arrivals area with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without a long search.