Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Machelen

The drive from BRU to Machelen

Machelen lies just 7 km (5 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 10 minutes. It is one of the shortest transfers you can book from BRU, so you can be at your hotel or office soon after landing. Traffic around the Brussels Ring and the airport access roads can slow things down at rush hour, so allow some extra time if you have a tight appointment or a connecting departure.

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, so you can go there directly and meet your driver without delay.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest 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. That range suits business teams, conference delegates, sports clubs and tour groups heading to the same address in Machelen. Choose a vehicle by the number of people and their luggage, and go one size up if you carry bulky bags or equipment.

Machelen as a destination

Machelen is a municipality in Flemish Brabant, just north-east of Brussels and right next to the airport. It includes the district of Diegem, a well-known business area with many offices and international companies. Most visitors come for work, meetings or a short stay close to the airport. The Brussels Ring and the main motorways are close, which makes it easy to continue to Brussels city centre or to Vilvoorde and Mechelen.

Where to stay in Machelen

Several established airport hotels are in Diegem, a district of Machelen:

• Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, a full-service business hotel in Diegem
• Holiday Inn Brussels Airport, a practical choice for early flights and short stays

Both are a short ride from the terminal, so the transfer is quick even after a late arrival.