Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Lelystad

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can head straight there from the baggage hall.

The Drive to Lelystad

Lelystad lies 226 km (141 miles) from the airport, and the journey usually takes about 2 h 29 m. The route leaves Belgium and continues north through the Netherlands on the motorway network. Because it crosses the Antwerp area and the busy corridor around Utrecht and Amsterdam, it is worth allowing extra time in the morning and late-afternoon rush hours. Roadworks and weather can also add to the total on a trip of this length. Since this route is booked less often than the big city transfers, we arrange it on request, and it is best to book ahead.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

A long drive is more comfortable with some space, so pick the vehicle by group size and luggage:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small business parties.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good fit for a larger family or a group with extra suitcases.
• Private Minibus 16, 24 and 32 Seats: for teams, school groups and event delegations.
• Private Minibus 40 and 48 Seats: for large tour parties and company outings travelling together.

If you are close to the limit of a vehicle's passenger range and have a lot of luggage, choose the next size up.

About Lelystad

Lelystad is the capital of the province of Flevoland. It was built on land reclaimed from the water in the 20th century and named after the engineer Cornelis Lely. The city sits on the edge of the Markermeer and IJsselmeer area and is known for its flat polder landscape, its harbour and the Batavia ship replica. It is a practical base for exploring Flevoland, and Amsterdam is within reach to the west.