Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Auderghem

The drive from BRU to Auderghem

Auderghem lies 17 km (11 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes about 16 minutes. You travel from the airport area into the south-east of the Brussels region, so the journey is short and straightforward. This is an occasionally booked route, but the driver knows how to reach the municipality's streets and addresses.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice. It comes in two sizes: one for 1-3 passengers and one for 1-4 passengers. Pick the larger one if you are travelling with several suitcases or a child seat.

Larger parties can choose a private minibus. The sizes are:

• 8 seats, for a family or a small business team
• 16 seats, for a mid-sized group
• 24 and 32 seats, for conference delegations or school groups
• 40 and 48 seats, for the biggest parties

Choose a vehicle that also has room for everyone's luggage.

A short note on Auderghem

Auderghem (Oudergem in Dutch) is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region. It is known for its green setting on the edge of the Sonian Forest and for the Rouge-Cloître area, a popular spot for walks. The Hermann-Debroux district is a well-known landmark and a major junction on the way into the city. Visitors usually come for business in the nearby European quarter, for family visits, or for a quieter base than the city centre.

Allowing extra time

The stated driving time is a typical figure. Traffic on the roads around Brussels is heaviest on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so allow a little more time if you must reach a meeting or appointment at a fixed hour. If you are heading to the airport from Auderghem, plan a comfortable margin before check-in closes.

Meeting point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House at Brussels Zaventem Airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go there directly from the baggage hall.