Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Ieper

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without any searching.

The Drive to Ieper

Ieper lies 135 km (84 miles) from the airport, and the typical driving time is 1 h 26 m. The route leads west across Flanders, so it is a comfortable transfer after a flight. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush around Brussels, or in bad weather. This is an occasionally booked route, and it suits a private car much better than a journey with several train changes and luggage.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Solo travellers and couples fit a private taxi for 1-3 passengers, while the 1-4 passenger taxi gives a family a little more room for bags. Larger groups can choose from minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This helps with battlefield tour groups, school trips and delegations, as everyone arrives together in one vehicle. Pick a size that leaves space for luggage as well as people.

Ieper as a Destination

Ieper (Ypres) is best known for its role in the First World War. The town was rebuilt after the war, and the Cloth Hall on the Grote Markt now houses the In Flanders Fields Museum. The Menin Gate memorial hosts the Last Post ceremony every evening at 8 pm. Many visitors also use the town as a base for the surrounding memorials and cemeteries.

Where to Stay in Ieper

The town has a range of hotels close to the centre. Hotel Ariane and the Albion Hotel are two well-established choices that many visitors to the war sites use. Both are a short drive from the centre, and your driver can take you straight to the door of your accommodation.