Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Halen

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 meet up without searching the terminal.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Halen

The route covers 59 km (37 miles) and usually takes around 38 minutes. It leads east from Zaventem towards the province of Limburg, mostly on motorway. Traffic around the Brussels ring and on the main eastbound roads can build up during weekday morning and late afternoon rush hours, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to make. Bad weather in winter can also slow things down.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Travellers on this route can pick from several vehicle types, depending on group size and luggage:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, small families and business trips.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice for larger families or friends travelling with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16, 24 and 32 Seats: practical for clubs, teams, delegations and mid-sized tour groups.
• Private Minibus 40 and 48 Seats: built for big groups, such as school trips, events and larger company travel.

If your group is close to the upper limit of a vehicle, or you carry bulky items like sports gear or instruments, choosing the next size up gives everyone more room.

About Halen

Halen is a quiet municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg, in the Flemish countryside, not far from Hasselt and Diest. It is best known in Belgian history for the Battle of the Silver Helmets in August 1914, one of the early clashes of the First World War. Most visitors come for business, family visits or a calm stay in the region. For the drop-off, have the full street address ready so the driver can take you straight to the door.