Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Gelrode

The drive from Brussels Airport to Gelrode

Gelrode lies 41 km (26 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey usually takes around 30 minutes. The route heads east out of the airport area and continues into Flemish Brabant, so the drive is mostly straightforward. Traffic around Brussels can slow things down at weekday rush hours, so allow some extra time if you have a tight connection or an appointment on arrival. This route is booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request like any other.

Choosing the right vehicle

Smaller parties are well served by a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. A group of four with several suitcases should check the capacity they need before booking. For larger parties there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. These suit wedding parties, family reunions, sports clubs, company outings and tour groups heading to the Aarschot area. A single vehicle for the whole group means everyone arrives together and nobody has to coordinate separate rides.

About Gelrode

Gelrode is a quiet village in the municipality of Aarschot, in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium. It sits in the Hageland region, which is known for gentle hills, woodland and countryside walking and cycling routes. Expect a calm, residential setting rather than a busy urban one. If you are staying at a private address, it helps to have the full street name and house number ready so the driver can take you to the door.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in the arrivals area, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can walk there directly without searching the terminal.