Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Brecht

The drive from Brussels Zaventem to Brecht

Brecht lies 70 km (43 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 46 minutes. The route runs north towards the province of Antwerp, so most of the journey is on motorway before it changes to local roads close to the destination. Brussels and Antwerp both have heavy rush-hour traffic, so allow extra time if you land or travel in the early morning or late afternoon on a weekday. Roadworks and bad weather can also lengthen the trip, which is another reason to avoid planning a tight connection afterwards.

Meeting Point

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 go there directly after leaving the baggage hall.

Choosing the right vehicle

This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Couples, solo travellers and small families usually book a private taxi, with options for up to three or up to four passengers. If you have several suitcases, the four-passenger taxi leaves more room for them. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits family gatherings, wedding guests, sports teams, company groups and school trips. Everyone then travels together in one vehicle and arrives at the same time.

Brecht and where to stay nearby

Brecht is a municipality in the Antwerp province, in the Campine (Kempen) region, an area known for woodland, heath and quiet countryside. It is mainly residential and rural, so it suits visitors who want a calm base rather than a city centre.

For accommodation I can only name hotels I am confident about in Antwerp, the nearest major city, rather than in Brecht itself. Well-known choices there include:

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, in the historic centre
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, close to Antwerp-Central station

If your stay is in Brecht itself, give the driver your exact address when you book so the pickup or drop-off goes smoothly.