Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Mariakerke

The Drive from Zaventem to Mariakerke

The route covers 125 km (78 miles) and typically takes 1 h 25 m. Most of it is motorway driving west from Brussels towards the Flemish coast. Mariakerke is booked less often than other destinations, but it is available on request like any other route. Allow extra time on summer weekends, bank holidays and during the Friday evening rush, when traffic towards the coast is heaviest.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a Private Taxi is the simple choice, with versions for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Pick the larger one if you are travelling with four people or carrying a lot of luggage. Larger groups can book a Private Minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which keeps everyone in one vehicle for the whole 1 h 25 m journey. This suits wedding parties, family reunions and company outings heading to the coast.

About Mariakerke

Mariakerke is a seaside district of Ostend, on the North Sea coast of West Flanders. It is quieter and more residential than the centre of Ostend, with the beach close by. Visitors come for coastal walks, a relaxed stay by the sea, or as a base for exploring the rest of the Belgian coast.

Where to Stay Nearby

Mariakerke itself is mostly residential, so many visitors choose a hotel in neighbouring Ostend, a short ride along the coast. Two long-established names there are:

• Thermae Palace, a historic hotel near the seafront that dates back to the 1930s.
• Hotel Andromeda, located on the seafront promenade of Ostend.

Give your driver the exact address of your accommodation when booking, so the drop-off goes smoothly.