Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to De Panne

Meeting Point at Brussels Zaventem Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without wandering around the terminal.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to De Panne

De Panne lies 152 km (95 miles) from Zaventem, and the drive typically takes 1 h 36 m. The route crosses Flanders towards the west coast and ends right at the French border. It is a long transfer, so a private car is a comfortable way to cover it after a flight, with no luggage to carry between trains and trams.

Allow extra time on Friday afternoons, at the start of school holidays and on sunny summer weekends. Coastal traffic builds up quickly on those days, and the final stretch into town can be slow. If you have a ferry, train or event to reach, plan a buffer on top of the usual driving time.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle is chosen by group size, and every option is a private vehicle for your party only:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good fit for larger families or friends travelling with extra luggage.
• Private Minibus 16 to 48 Seats: for tour groups, school trips, wedding parties and company outings. Minibuses are available with 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 seats.

This route is only booked occasionally, so it is worth reserving ahead, especially for larger groups.

About De Panne

De Panne is a seaside resort on the Belgian coast, close to the French border. It is known for its wide sandy beach and the dunes behind it, including the Westhoek nature reserve. Plopsaland, a family theme park, is also in town. The coastal tram stops here, so it is easy to continue along the coast once you have arrived.