Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Loonbeek

The drive from Zaventem to Loonbeek

Loonbeek lies 25 km (16 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 24 minutes. The route leaves the airport area and continues south-east towards Flemish Brabant. Traffic around Brussels and Leuven can be heavy on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to catch. This route is booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request like any other.

Meeting point at the airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there after baggage reclaim.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option, with a choice between a 1-3 passenger and a 1-4 passenger car. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits wedding parties, family gatherings and company groups heading to the same address. If you are carrying a lot of luggage, consider the next size up so everyone travels comfortably.

About Loonbeek

Loonbeek is a small village in the municipality of Huldenberg, in the Flemish Brabant countryside between Brussels and Leuven. It is a quiet, green area rather than a tourist centre. The Kasteel van Loonbeek, a historic castle, is the best-known landmark in the village. Because the village is small, it helps to give your driver the full street address of your destination when you book.

Places to stay near Loonbeek

Loonbeek itself is a small village, and I could not confidently name established hotels there. The nearest larger town with well-known accommodation is Leuven, a short drive away. Two long-established options there are:

• Martin's Klooster Hotel, in a converted historic building in the city centre
• Leuven Marriott Hotel, a larger international-style hotel close to the centre

Please confirm your exact drop-off address with your driver if you stay in Leuven rather than in Loonbeek.