Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to B&B Sablon-Aire, Brussels

The drive from BRU to Sablon

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport to B&B Sablon-Aire covers 15 km (10 miles) and normally takes about 24 minutes. Most of the trip is on main roads into the city, with the last stretch through the busier central streets. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other, so you can arrange it in advance without any special steps.

Traffic towards central Brussels can slow down noticeably during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours, and roadworks or events in the centre can add further minutes. If you have a fixed appointment or an onward connection after arriving, it makes sense to allow some extra time beyond the usual 24 minutes.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option. It is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so the second one is the better choice when you are travelling with four people and a fair amount of luggage.

Larger groups can book a private minibus. The 8-seat minibus suits extended families or colleagues travelling together, and the 16-seat version gives more room for bags. For bigger parties there are minibuses with 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, which is useful for tour groups, school trips or event delegations arriving on the same flight and heading to the same address.

Sablon and where to stay in central Brussels

The Sablon district sits in the historic upper part of Brussels. It is best known for its antiques dealers, the Gothic church of Notre-Dame du Sablon, the Grand Sablon square and its well-known chocolate shops. Many of the city's main sights are within walking distance, although the streets can be cobbled and hilly, so wheeled luggage is easier to handle with a door-to-door transfer. For the exact entrance and arrival instructions, check your booking confirmation from the B&B.

Central Brussels has a number of long-established hotels if you are comparing options for a longer stay. Examples include Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand Place, and the historic Hotel Métropole on Place de Brouckère. Both are in the city centre rather than in Sablon itself.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in the arrivals area of Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without searching the terminal.