Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Harelbeke

Meeting Point

Once you have collected your luggage, head to Java Coffee House, which is easy to find from the baggage reclaim area. Your driver waits there with a personalised name sign, so you can spot your ride straight away.

The Drive from BRU to Harelbeke

The route covers 98 km (61 miles) and typically takes 1 h 6 m. You leave the Brussels area and head west across Flanders towards the French border region. Harelbeke is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but it is available on request like any other route. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late afternoon rush, when the ring road around Brussels and the motorways west of the capital tend to slow down. Bad weather can also add some minutes, so it is sensible not to schedule a tight appointment right after landing.

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group

Choose the vehicle by the number of passengers and the amount of luggage:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small business parties.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice for larger families or friends travelling with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16, 24 and 32 Seats: work well for teams, wedding guests and club or school groups.
• Private Minibus 40 and 48 Seats: cover big delegations and event parties who want to arrive together in one vehicle.

If your group is close to a size limit, pick the next category up so everyone has room for their suitcases.

Harelbeke and Where to Stay

Harelbeke is a town in West Flanders on the river Leie, right next to Kortrijk. It is best known among cycling fans for the E3 Harelbeke race, a fixture of the spring classics calendar. The centre is compact, with a market square, riverside paths and easy links to Kortrijk and the surrounding countryside. I cannot name long-established hotels in Harelbeke itself with confidence, so for accommodation look to neighbouring Kortrijk, a few minutes away. Well-known options there include Hotel Messeyne, a boutique hotel in a characterful townhouse, and Parkhotel Kortrijk. Your driver can take you to whichever address you choose, in Harelbeke or in Kortrijk.