Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Dunkirk

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.

The Drive to Dunkirk

The route covers 166 km (104 miles) and normally takes about 1 h 44 m. You leave the Brussels area and cross Flanders before reaching the French border and the North Sea coast. Morning and late-afternoon traffic around Brussels can slow the first part of the trip. If you have a ferry, a train or a fixed appointment in Dunkirk, add a comfortable buffer. Keep a valid ID or passport within reach, as you cross from Belgium into France.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families fit a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Check the number of passengers and the amount of luggage before booking. Groups with sports equipment or several large suitcases should go for the next size up, so everyone travels comfortably over the nearly two-hour drive.

Dunkirk as a Destination

Dunkirk is a port city on the coast of northern France, close to the Belgian border. It is well known for its large sandy beaches, especially around Malo-les-Bains, and for its role in the evacuation of Allied troops in 1940. It is also a ferry port with sailings to England, so many travellers pass through on their way across the Channel. The city is a good base for exploring the Flemish coast of France. This route is booked only occasionally, so it pays to confirm your plans early.