Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Gooik

The drive from BRU to Gooik

Gooik lies 38 km (24 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the trip normally takes around 37 minutes. Because the airport is east of Brussels and Gooik is to the west, the route skirts the capital before reaching the quieter country roads of the Pajottenland. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours on the roads around Brussels can add time, so allow a little extra if you have a tight appointment or a connection after arrival. This is an occasionally booked route, which makes a pre-arranged private transfer the simplest way to get there.

Choosing the right vehicle

Smaller parties can travel in a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The four-passenger option gives families a little more flexibility when travelling with several suitcases. For larger groups, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. They suit wedding parties, family gatherings, sports teams and company trips. Choose the vehicle by the number of passengers and the amount of luggage you are bringing.

Gooik as a destination

Gooik is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the rolling, rural Pajottenland west of Brussels. The area is known for its farmland, village centres and a countryside that feels far removed from the airport despite the short distance. It is a calm place rather than a busy tourist hub, so many visitors come to see family, attend local events or explore the surrounding region. If you are heading to a specific village or address, keep it to hand so the driver can take you to the door.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you 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 without having to look around the terminal.