Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Berendrecht

The Drive from BRU to Berendrecht

Berendrecht lies 66 km (41 miles) north of Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the trip typically takes 46 minutes. The route heads towards Antwerp and then continues into the port area on the northern edge of the city. Weekday rush hours around Brussels and Antwerp can slow things down, so add some buffer if you have a ferry, a cruise check-in or a business appointment at the other end. Since this is a less frequently booked route, it is arranged on request, just like any other transfer.

Meeting Point at Brussels Zaventem Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can simply walk over and meet your driver there.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller groups are well served by a private taxi, which is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The 4-passenger option suits a family or colleagues with a few suitcases. Larger parties can choose a private minibus:

• 8 seats for up to 8 passengers
• 16 seats for up to 16 passengers
• 24 seats for up to 24 passengers
• 32 seats for up to 32 passengers
• 40 seats for up to 40 passengers
• 48 seats for up to 48 passengers

If you travel with bulky luggage or sports equipment, choosing the next size up gives everyone more room.

Berendrecht and Where to Stay

Berendrecht is a quiet village in the far north of Antwerp province, close to the Dutch border and part of the Antwerp port area. It is best known for the Berendrecht lock, one of the large locks serving the port. Most visitors come for business connected to the port, to visit family, or to explore the surrounding polders and nature. I cannot name long-established hotels in Berendrecht itself with confidence, so for hotels, look at the nearby city of Antwerp, which is also reachable by road. Well-known options there include the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, close to Antwerp-Central station, and the Hilton Antwerp Old Town in the historic centre.