Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Langemark

The drive from Brussels Airport to Langemark

Langemark lies in West Flanders, 135 km (84 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport. The drive typically takes 1 h 33 m. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Motorway traffic around Brussels can slow the first part of the trip, so allow extra time during the morning and evening rush hours and on busy holiday weekends. Heavy rain or fog in the Flemish countryside can also add some minutes.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi takes 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, depending on how much luggage you have. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits visiting parties, school trips and commemoration groups travelling together. Pick the size that leaves room for suitcases as well as people.

Langemark as a destination

Langemark is a small place in the Flanders Fields region, close to Ypres. It is best known for its First World War history, including the Langemark German war cemetery. Most visitors come to see the battlefield landscape and memorials of the area. A private transfer is practical here, as the sites are spread across the countryside and are not always easy to reach otherwise.

Where to stay nearby

I am not confident about naming well-known hotels in Langemark itself, so here are two established options in the nearby town of Ypres (Ieper). Ariane Hotel and Albion Hotel are both long-standing places to stay, and many visitors to the battlefield sites base themselves in Ypres. Your driver can take you directly to the address of your choice.

Meeting point at Brussels 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. Stay there and the driver will come to you.