Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Kortessem

The drive from Brussels Airport to Kortessem

Kortessem lies 87 km (54 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the trip normally takes around 56 minutes. The route heads east out of the Brussels area and into the province of Limburg, so most of the journey is on motorway. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour, when traffic around Brussels and Leuven can slow things down. Bad weather and roadworks can also add time, particularly in winter. If you have a fixed appointment or a connecting journey in Kortessem, it is sensible to build in a buffer.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle you book depends mainly on group size and luggage. A private taxi suits smaller parties, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For families with several suitcases, or a group of friends or colleagues, a private minibus with 8 seats is the next step up. Larger groups such as wedding parties, sports teams or company outings can choose minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Whatever the size, the vehicle is private, so it goes straight to your address in Kortessem without stops for other passengers.

About Kortessem as a destination

Kortessem is a small rural municipality in Belgian Limburg, close to the city of Hasselt. The surrounding landscape is gentle farmland and orchards, typical of the Haspengouw region, and the pace is quiet compared with Brussels. Because there is little in the way of large-scale tourism infrastructure, a pre-booked transfer is a practical way to arrive, especially after a long flight or with heavy luggage. Have the exact street address ready when you book, so that the driver can take you to the right door.

Meeting point at Brussels Zaventem Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can walk there without searching through the terminal.