Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Diksmuide

The drive from Brussels Airport to Diksmuide

The route covers 141 km (88 miles) and normally takes about 1 h 32 m. It heads west across Flanders, so most of the journey is on motorway. Diksmuide is an occasionally booked destination, which means your driver is assigned specifically to your trip. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late-afternoon rush around Brussels, or in poor weather. If you have a fixed appointment or a connection in Diksmuide, build in a small buffer.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there once you leave the baggage hall.

Which vehicle suits your group

Solo travellers and couples are well served by the Private Taxi for 1-3 passengers. The 1-4 passenger taxi suits a small family with luggage. Larger parties can choose a Private Minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so a family reunion, a school trip or a group visiting the First World War sites can travel together in one vehicle. Pick the size by passenger count and by how much luggage you carry, because a full minibus leaves less space for bags.

Diksmuide as a destination

Diksmuide is a town in West Flanders, close to the Yser river and the Belgian coast. It is best known for its First World War history. The IJzertoren memorial tower and the Trench of Death (Dodengang) draw many visitors who come to see the Flanders Fields region. The town centre is compact, centred on the Grote Markt, so it is easy to explore on foot once you arrive.

Arriving in Diksmuide

Give the exact street address of your hotel or destination when you book. The driver can then take you to the door rather than to a general town stop. If you are heading to a memorial site or a countryside address, add any helpful details, such as a house name, so the final stretch goes smoothly.