Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Gijzegem

The drive from Brussels Airport to Gijzegem

Gijzegem lies 45 km (28 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 36 minutes. The route leads west from the airport area towards the Aalst region, so most of the journey is on motorway before you reach the quieter local roads of the village. Traffic around Brussels can change the picture considerably. If you travel during the morning or evening rush hour, or on a Friday afternoon, it is sensible to allow extra time, especially when you have a connecting appointment at the other end.

Choosing the right vehicle

The transfer is a private one, so you travel only with your own group and there are no other stops along the way. Solo travellers and couples fit comfortably in a private taxi for 1-3 passengers, while a family or a group of four with luggage can use the taxi for 1-4 passengers. For larger parties, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This is useful for wedding guests, company teams or club trips arriving on the same flight. Pick the size by counting both passengers and suitcases, because a full minibus leaves less room for bulky luggage than one with a few spare seats.

About Gijzegem

Gijzegem is a small village in East Flanders and part of the municipality of Aalst. It is a residential area with a rural character, set in the green countryside between Brussels and Ghent. There is little in the way of large-scale tourism here, so most visitors come to see family, to attend a local event or for business in the wider Aalst area. A door-to-door transfer is practical because you are taken straight to the address, with no need to find your way through the village with luggage.

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 go there directly after leaving the baggage hall.