Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Lochristi

The drive from Brussels Airport to Lochristi

Lochristi lies 73 km (46 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey normally takes about 51 minutes. The route heads west across Flanders towards the Ghent area, so most of the ride is on motorway. Lochristi is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but the transfer is available on request just like any other route. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours around Brussels and Ghent can slow traffic, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to make at the other end.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simple option: one version seats up to three passengers, the other up to four. Larger parties with plenty of suitcases are better off in the 8-seat minibus. For wedding guests, business delegations, sports clubs or school trips, minibuses are available with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so the whole group can travel together and arrive at the same door. When you book, count luggage as well as people, so the vehicle has enough room.

Lochristi as a destination

Lochristi is a municipality in East Flanders, close to the city of Ghent. It has a quiet, residential character and is well placed for visiting the surrounding region. Visitors often use it as a calmer base within easy reach of Ghent's historic centre.

Where to stay nearby

I cannot name well-known, long-established hotels in Lochristi itself with confidence, so here are established options in the neighbouring city of Ghent:

• Hotel Gravensteen, a hotel housed in a converted historic mansion near the city centre.
• Marriott Ghent, a large hotel in the historic centre by the Lys river.
• Sandton Grand Hotel Reylof, set in a restored 18th-century town house.

Your driver can take you to any of these or to a private address in Lochristi, as long as you give the full details when booking.

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 meet your driver without any searching.