Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Bottelare

The drive from Brussels Airport to Bottelare

The transfer from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Bottelare covers 64 km (40 miles) and typically takes 49 minutes. It is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Allow extra time on weekday mornings and late afternoons, when traffic around Brussels and Ghent is heaviest, and in poor weather. A private transfer runs door to door, so you do not have to change vehicles with your luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger families or groups with extra luggage can book an 8-seat minibus. For bigger parties such as wedding guests, sports teams, company groups or event delegations, there are minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Count your passengers and your suitcases before you choose, so everyone travels comfortably.

About Bottelare

Bottelare is a village in the municipality of Merelbeke in East Flanders, southeast of Ghent. It has a quiet, rural character with fields and country lanes, and it is a short drive from the city. Visitors usually come here to see family or friends, for local events, or for business in the Ghent area.

Where to stay near Bottelare

Bottelare is small, and I cannot name any well-known hotels there with confidence. The nearest larger town is Ghent, which has plenty of established places to stay:

• Marriott Ghent Hotel, on the Korenlei along the River Leie
• NH Gent Belfort, in the historic centre
• Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof, a boutique hotel in the city centre

Your driver can take you straight to any of these if you prefer to stay in Ghent.

Meeting Point

After you collect your luggage, head to Java Coffee House, which is easy to find. Your driver will be waiting there with a personalised name sign.