Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Ekeren

The drive from Zaventem to Ekeren

The route covers 57 km (36 miles) and typically takes about 40 minutes. It runs north from the airport towards Antwerp and ends in the city's northern edge. Ekeren is an occasionally booked destination, so it helps to reserve ahead rather than rely on last-minute availability. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours, when the roads around Brussels and Antwerp can slow down, and in bad weather.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples and small families fit a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Check the luggage count against the passenger count, because four people with large suitcases may be more comfortable in a larger vehicle. For bigger parties there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. These suit business delegations, school trips, sports teams and wedding guests who want to arrive together.

Ekeren as a destination

Ekeren is a district of the city of Antwerp, in the north of the municipality towards the Dutch border. It is mainly residential, with a quieter feel than the historic centre, and the centre of Antwerp is a short ride away. Travellers come here to visit family, for work in the surrounding area, or as a calmer base near the city.

Places to stay nearby

We cannot name established hotels in Ekeren itself with confidence, so here are well-known ones in Antwerp, the city Ekeren belongs to:

• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, close to Antwerp-Central station
• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, in the historic centre
• Hotel Julien, a boutique hotel in the old town

Meeting point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without a long walk through the terminal.