Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Leffe

The drive from Brussels Airport to Leffe

Leffe lies 101 km (63 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive usually takes about 1 h 11 m. The route leaves the Brussels area and heads south into the Meuse valley, so the first stretch is the one most affected by traffic. If you land during the morning or late-afternoon rush, or travel on a Friday evening, it is sensible to allow some extra time, particularly when you have a fixed check-in or a dinner reservation waiting. Because the route is booked less often than the big city transfers, it is arranged on request, and your driver plans it around your arrival.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples and small families fit comfortably in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Groups of five to eight can book the 8-seat minibus. For larger parties, such as a wedding group, a company outing or a coach-sized tour, minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats are available. Count your suitcases as well as your passengers, since a full group with luggage may need the next size up.

Leffe and where to stay

Leffe is a district of Dinant on the banks of the Meuse, best known for the Leffe abbey and the beer that carries its name. It is a quiet, riverside place, and the walk into Dinant with its citadel and collegiate church is short. Leffe itself is small, so the best-known places to stay are in Dinant, the nearest town:

• Castel de Pont-à-Lesse, a historic castle-style hotel on the edge of Dinant.
• Hôtel Albert Premier, a long-established hotel in the centre of Dinant.

Tell the driver the exact address when you book, since Leffe and Dinant share the same road network along the river.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without any searching.