Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Essene

The Drive from Zaventem to Essene

Essene lies 29 km (18 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the trip usually takes about 25 minutes. The route leaves the airport area and heads west around the Brussels ring before continuing into the countryside of Flemish Brabant. Because the ring road is among the busiest in Belgium, allow extra time during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours, or when there is an event in Brussels. Essene is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but the transfer is available on request just like any other route, so your driver will be assigned to your booking in advance.

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, so you can head there directly after baggage reclaim.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For smaller parties, a private taxi is the simplest option. We offer one for up to three passengers and one for up to four, which suits couples, families or colleagues with standard luggage. Larger groups can book a private minibus. The 8-seat minibus suits a group with extra suitcases, while the 16-seat and 24-seat versions work well for wedding parties, club trips or company visits. For very large groups, minibuses with 32, 40 and 48 seats keep everyone together in one vehicle instead of splitting up across several cars. If you travel with bulky items such as sports equipment or prams, choose the next size up for more room.

About Essene

Essene is a quiet village in the municipality of Asse, in the Flemish Brabant province west of Brussels. It is a mostly residential and rural area, so visitors typically come to see family, attend a local event or stay outside the capital. Because it is a small place, it is worth keeping the exact street address to hand when you book. That way the driver can take you straight to the door and does not have to search for the right house on small local roads.