Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Alken

The drive from BRU to Alken

Alken is 84 km (52 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes about 55 minutes. The route leads east out of the Brussels area into the province of Limburg. Traffic around Brussels can slow things down on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so it is sensible to allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to make. Alken is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so your driver will plan the journey for your exact arrival time.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go there without a long search through the terminal.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option. There is a version for up to 3 passengers and one for up to 4 passengers, so check the luggage you are carrying as well as the head count. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits wedding guests, business delegations, sports teams and club outings, since everyone arrives together in a single vehicle. If your group sits between two sizes, choose the larger one so that suitcases and bags have room.

About Alken

Alken is a small municipality in Limburg, in the Flemish part of Belgium and not far from Hasselt. It is a quiet, mostly residential place surrounded by farmland and countryside, and it is best known for the Cristal Alken beer that carries its name. Visitors usually come to see family, attend local events or do business in the surrounding region rather than for large-scale tourism. Because the village is small, it helps to have the exact street address ready before you travel, so your driver can take you straight to the door.