Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Malle

The drive from Brussels Airport to Malle

Malle lies 70 km (43 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes around 49 minutes. The route heads north towards the Antwerp province, so most of the trip is on motorway before you reach the quieter local roads of the Campine region. This is a route that is booked less often, but it is available on request like any other. Rush hours around Brussels and Antwerp can slow the journey, so allow some extra time if you have a tight connection, a meeting or a check-in slot at the other end.

Which vehicle suits your group

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers is the simplest option. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8 or 16 seats, which gives everyone room for luggage. For wedding parties, company groups or tours, minibuses with 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats are available, so the whole group can arrive together in one vehicle.

About Malle

Malle is a municipality in the province of Antwerp in Flanders, made up of villages such as Westmalle and Oostmalle. It is a green, rural area with woodland and farmland, and it is best known for the Trappist abbey in Westmalle, whose beers are famous well beyond Belgium. Visitors often come for walking and cycling, or to visit family and friends in the area.

Places to stay near Malle

Malle itself is a small place, and I could not name long-established hotels there with confidence. The nearest larger city with well-known accommodation is Antwerp, which is a short drive away. Established choices there include:

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, in the historic centre
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, close to Antwerp-Central station
• Hotel Julien, a boutique hotel in the old town

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.