Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Church of Saint Catherine, Brussels

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.

The Drive to Saint Catherine

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to the Church of Saint Catherine covers 25 km (16 miles) and usually takes around 29 minutes. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours on the roads into Brussels can slow things down, so add a buffer if you have a tight schedule, such as a timed check-in or an event. The streets around the church are in the busy city centre, which is another reason not to plan the last minutes too tightly.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families are well served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. These suit tour groups, school trips, wedding guests and corporate delegations travelling together. Pick the size that gives everyone space for their luggage. This route is booked less often than others, but it is available on request like any other.

About the Church of Saint Catherine

The Church of Saint Catherine (Sint-Katelijnekerk) stands on Place Sainte-Catherine in central Brussels, in the old harbour quarter close to the Grand Place. It was designed by architect Joseph Poelaert in the 19th century. The Black Tower, a remnant of an earlier church, stands nearby. The square and the surrounding streets are known for their restaurants, especially seafood, and for the winter market held around the holiday season.

Places to Stay Nearby

Several long-established hotels sit in the city centre, within walking distance of the church area. Hotel Métropole, on Place de Brouckère, is a historic grand hotel. Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand Place, is another well-known address. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is also in the centre, not far from Place Sainte-Catherine.