Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Leefdaal

The drive from BRU to Leefdaal

Leefdaal lies 19 km (12 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes about 16 minutes. Because it is a short hop east of the airport, the transfer suits travellers who want to be at their door quickly after landing. Morning and evening rush hours can slow traffic around Brussels, so add some buffer if you are heading to the airport for an early flight or arriving at a peak time.

Meeting Point

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

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which keeps the whole group and their luggage together in one vehicle. This is useful for wedding guests, business delegations or school and club trips. Pick the size based on both passenger and suitcase numbers, and go one step up if you are carrying bulky items.

About Leefdaal

Leefdaal is a small village in the municipality of Bertem, in Flemish Brabant, between Brussels and Leuven. It is a quiet, largely residential and green area, so the last part of the trip usually runs along local roads. Give your driver the exact street address in advance so the drop-off goes smoothly.

Places to stay near Leefdaal

Leefdaal itself is small, so most visitors look to nearby Leuven for hotels. Two well-known options there are Martin's Klooster, set in a converted convent, and Martin's Patershof, housed in a former neo-Gothic church. If you stay in Leuven rather than in Leefdaal itself, tell us the hotel name when you book so the drop-off address is correct.