Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Melsbroek

The Drive from BRU to Melsbroek

Melsbroek lies just 8 km (5 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the ride usually takes about 10 minutes. It is one of the shortest transfers you can book from BRU, and it is available on request like any other route. Because the distance is so small, the main variable is traffic on the roads around the airport. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours can slow things down, so add a little buffer if you have a meeting or a fixed check-in time.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The location is easy to find after collecting your luggage, so you can head there directly once you have your bags.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller groups are well served by a private taxi: one version seats 1-3 passengers and another takes up to 4. For larger parties, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, each carrying up to its stated number of passengers. This is useful for business teams, crews, families travelling together or event groups heading to the same address. If you travel with a lot of luggage, choose the next size up for extra space.

About Melsbroek

Melsbroek is a small village in Flemish Brabant, in the municipality of Steenokkerzeel. It sits right next to the airport, and the military air base that shares the Brussels Airport site carries its name. The area is mostly residential, with some business activity linked to the airport. That closeness explains why the trip is so quick.

Places to Stay Nearby

I cannot name well-established hotels in Melsbroek itself with confidence, so here are well-known options in the nearby Zaventem area, a short drive away:

• Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel in Zaventem, right by the airport terminal
• Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport in Diegem, close to the airport
• Holiday Inn Brussels Airport in Diegem, also close to the airport

All three suit travellers with early departures or late arrivals who want to stay near the airport.