Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Meerbeke

The drive from Brussels Airport to Meerbeke

Meerbeke lies 48 km (30 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU), and the trip by road typically takes about 37 minutes. The route leads west across the Brussels region into the Flemish countryside. Travel times can stretch during weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours, when traffic around Brussels is heaviest. If you have a connection or an appointment waiting, add a little buffer. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so it is worth arranging ahead of your arrival date.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle you need depends on the size of your group and how much luggage you carry:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, and small families or groups.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good fit for larger families or groups with extra suitcases.
• Private Minibus 16 or 24 Seats: practical for wedding parties, team outings and company groups.
• Private Minibus 32, 40 or 48 Seats: intended for large events, tour groups and conferences, so everyone arrives together.

If your group is close to the upper limit of a vehicle, choose the next size up so luggage has room.

About Meerbeke

Meerbeke is a village in the municipality of Ninove, in the Flemish province of East Flanders. It is a quiet, residential place in the Dender region, surrounded by farmland and small roads. Visitors usually come to see family or friends, attend a local event, or stay somewhere calmer than central Brussels. Giving your driver the exact street address when you book helps, as village streets can be harder to find than larger town centres.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you at Java Coffee House inside 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 wandering around the terminal.