Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Knokke-Heist

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.

The Drive to Knokke-Heist

Knokke-Heist lies 128 km (80 miles) from the airport, and the trip normally takes about 1 h 25 m. The route leads west across Flanders towards the North Sea coast and the Dutch border. This is an occasionally booked route, so your driver will be assigned specifically for your trip. Allow extra time on summer weekends, sunny bank holidays and Friday afternoons, when traffic towards the coast is heavier than usual. If you are heading to a dinner reservation or a check-in deadline, build in a little margin.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples and small families are well served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger groups can choose a private minibus. Options start at 8 seats and continue with 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 seats. Keep in mind that holiday travellers to the coast often carry more luggage than city visitors. If you are close to the limit of a vehicle, the next size up is usually the more comfortable choice.

About Knokke-Heist

Knokke-Heist is the most north-easterly seaside municipality in Belgium, set directly on the Dutch border. It is known for its long sandy beach, upmarket boutiques and art galleries, and the elegant Zoute district. The Zwin nature reserve nearby draws walkers and bird watchers. Many visitors come for weekend breaks, while others have second homes in the area.

Where to Stay

• Manoir du Dragon in Knokke-Zoute, a well-known boutique hotel with a refined character.
• Hotel Estérel in Knokke, a long-standing address close to the seafront and the town's shopping streets.

Give your driver the exact hotel or street address when you book, as parts of the centre have restricted traffic.