Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Blandijnberg

The drive from Brussels Airport to Blandijnberg

The route covers 65 km (41 miles) and typically takes around 46 minutes. Most of it is on the motorway towards Ghent, followed by a short stretch through the city streets. Morning and evening rush hours around Brussels and Ghent can slow the journey, so allow some extra time if you have a train, a lecture or an appointment waiting at the other end.

Meeting point at the airport

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 head straight there and meet your driver without searching.

Choosing the right vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families are usually best served by a private taxi, which is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For larger groups there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This is useful for university delegations, conference parties or school trips heading to Ghent. Choose a size that leaves room for luggage as well as people.

About Blandijnberg

Blandijnberg is a street on a gentle rise in the historic centre of Ghent. It is best known for the Blandijn building, which houses the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy of Ghent University. The area is lively with students and academics, and it sits within walking distance of the old town's main sights. Streets in the centre are narrow and partly restricted to traffic. Your driver will take you as close to your address as access allows.

Where to stay near Blandijnberg

Blandijnberg is a street rather than a separate town, so accommodation is found in the surrounding centre of Ghent. Well-known options include:

• NH Gent Belfort, a hotel in the old town close to the Belfry and the Saint Nicholas Church area
• Sofitel Gent Belfry, a four-star hotel in the historic centre next to the Belfry
• Hotel Gravensteen, a hotel in a former townhouse near the Castle of the Counts