Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Boitsfort

The drive from BRU to Boitsfort

Boitsfort lies 21 km (13 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive usually takes about 21 minutes. You travel from the airport area into the south-east of Brussels. Weekday morning and late-afternoon traffic around the ring road and the approaches to the city can slow this down, so allow some extra time if you have a tight appointment or a connection to make. This route is booked less often than some others, but it is available on request like any other.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers and couples, a private taxi for 1-3 passengers is the simple choice. A taxi for 1-4 passengers gives a family or small group a little more space for bags. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so a wedding party, a school trip or a company delegation can arrive together in one vehicle.

About Boitsfort

Boitsfort, officially Watermael-Boitsfort, is one of the municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region. It is a calm, largely residential area on the edge of the Sonian Forest, and is known for its greenery and garden-city housing estates. Visitors usually come to stay with friends or family, to walk in the forest, or to enjoy a quieter base within reach of central Brussels.

Where to stay near Boitsfort

I cannot name well-known, long-established hotels in Boitsfort itself with confidence. The nearest well-known options are in the city of Brussels, a short drive away:

• Hotel Metropole, a historic grand hotel on Place de Brouckère
• Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand-Place
• Le Plaza Brussels, a classic hotel near the city centre

Your driver can take you to any of these or to a private address in Boitsfort.