Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Kemmel

The drive from Brussels Airport to Kemmel

Kemmel lies 140 km (87 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport in the far west of Belgium. The typical driving time is 1 h 33 m, with most of the route on motorway before smaller roads lead into the hills. Allow extra time during the morning and evening rush around Brussels and Ghent, and on busy summer weekends. Kemmel is not a frequently booked destination, but this transfer is available on request like any other.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples and small families can use a private taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger parties can take the 8-seat minibus, which suits a group with bulky luggage. Tour groups, school trips and battlefield study parties can choose minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Pick the size by passenger count and luggage, not by passenger count alone.

About Kemmel

Kemmel is a village in the municipality of Heuvelland in West Flanders, close to the French border. It is best known for Mount Kemmel (Kemmelberg), one of the few real hills in this flat region. The area saw heavy fighting in the First World War, and many visitors come for the battlefields, memorials and cemeteries around Ypres. Walkers and cyclists also use the surrounding hills.

Where to stay near Kemmel

Kemmel itself is small, so many visitors stay in nearby Ieper (Ypres), the main town of the area. Well-established choices there include Ariane Hotel and Albion Hotel. Both are practical bases for visiting the war sites. Check availability early if you travel in high season or around commemoration events.

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.