Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Langemark-Poelkapelle

The drive from Brussels Airport

The route covers 135 km (84 miles) and typically takes 1 h 27 m. You travel from Zaventem to West Flanders, and the last stretch leads through flat farmland on local roads. Allow extra time if you land during the weekday morning or late afternoon rush, when the roads around Brussels and Ghent slow down. A private transfer takes you from the terminal to your door in one go, without any changes.

Which vehicle suits your group

For couples, families and small business parties, a Private Taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger groups can book a Private Minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits school trips, battlefield tour groups, commemoration parties and wedding guests, who can all arrive together. Pick the size that leaves room for luggage as well as passengers.

Langemark-Poelkapelle as a destination

Langemark-Poelkapelle is a rural municipality in West Flanders, close to Ypres. It is closely linked to the First World War and the Battle of Ypres. Visitors come for the Langemark German war cemetery, the Brooding Soldier memorial at Vancouver Corner and the surrounding Flanders Fields landscape. The area is quiet and mostly agricultural, so a pre-booked transfer is often easier than looking for a taxi on arrival.

Places to stay nearby

The municipality itself is small, so many visitors stay in nearby Ypres (Ieper), which has the larger choice of accommodation. Well-known options there include:

• Hotel Ariane
• Main Street Hotel
• Hotel Regina

Give your driver the exact address when you book, especially if you are staying at a guesthouse in the countryside.

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 and entered the arrivals hall.