Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to ibis Brussels City Centre

The drive from BRU to the city centre

The route covers 25 km (16 miles) and typically takes about 30 minutes. It runs from the airport at Zaventem into central Brussels, and most of the journey is on motorway and main city roads. Allow extra time during weekday morning and late afternoon rush hours, when traffic into Brussels slows noticeably. Roadworks and events in the centre can also add minutes, so a small buffer helps if you have a check-in deadline or a meeting.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples and small families can book a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The four-passenger option leaves more room for cabin bags and a couple of suitcases. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8 seats. For tour groups, school trips, conference delegates and wedding parties, minibuses are available with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size by counting both people and luggage, and go one step up if you are travelling with bulky items such as sports gear or musical instruments.

About ibis Brussels City Centre

ibis Brussels City Centre is a hotel in the Belgian capital. Hotels in this part of Brussels are useful for visitors who want to reach the main sights, shopping streets and railway stations quickly. A private transfer takes you from the arrivals hall to the hotel entrance without changing vehicles or carrying luggage through busy stations. Streets in the centre can be narrow and sometimes restricted, so your driver will choose the most practical drop-off point close to the entrance.

Other well-known places to stay in central Brussels

If you are comparing options or planning an extended stay, central Brussels has several long-established hotels:

• Hotel Metropole, a historic hotel on Place de Brouckère that dates back to the 19th century.
• Hotel Amigo, a well-known hotel close to the Grand-Place.
• Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place, also in the historic core of the city.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in the airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there once you leave the baggage hall.