Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Gontrode

The Drive from BRU to Gontrode

Gontrode lies 56 km (35 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes about 40 minutes. The route heads west across Flanders towards Ghent, and Gontrode sits just southeast of the city. Weekday morning and late-afternoon traffic around the Brussels ring can add time, so allow a buffer if you have a tight connection, a meeting or a check-in deadline. The route is booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request like any other.

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 go straight there after baggage reclaim.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples and small families fit comfortably in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Choose the 1-4 option if you travel with four people or carry bulky luggage. For larger parties, private minibuses come with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. They suit wedding guests, business delegations, sports teams and family gatherings that want to arrive together in one vehicle instead of splitting across several cars.

Gontrode as a Destination

Gontrode is a village in the municipality of Melle in East Flanders. It is a quiet, largely residential area with a rural feel, close to Ghent and its wider surroundings. Many travellers come here to visit family or friends, to attend a local event, or to stay near Ghent without being in the busy centre. A private transfer is practical here because the village is not in the middle of the main tourist circuit, and a door-to-door ride saves you from planning connections on arrival.

Places to Stay Near Gontrode

Gontrode is a small village, so most visitors look at Ghent, the nearest larger city, only a short drive away. Well-known hotels there include:

• Marriott Ghent, on the Korenlei along the Leie river in the historic centre
• Sofitel Gent Belfry & Spire, a central hotel close to the cathedral and the Belfry
• NH Gent Belfort, a central hotel near the Belfry and the old town sights

Tell your driver the exact address of your accommodation when booking, so the drop-off goes smoothly whether you stay in Gontrode itself or in Ghent.