Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Merelbeke

The drive from Brussels Airport to Merelbeke

Merelbeke lies 60 km (38 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey usually takes about 43 minutes. The route heads west across Flanders towards Ghent, and Merelbeke sits just beside the city. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Weekday rush hours around Brussels and on the approach to Ghent can slow traffic, so add a buffer if you have a meeting, a check-in time or an appointment shortly after arrival. Heavy rain or roadworks can also lengthen the trip.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a Private Taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Choose the larger option if you travel with several suitcases or a child seat. Larger groups can book a Private Minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. That suits business delegations, wedding parties, school trips and family gatherings arriving on the same flight. Pick a vehicle by the number of passengers and the amount of luggage, not just the headcount.

Merelbeke as a destination

Merelbeke is a municipality in East Flanders, immediately south of Ghent. It is largely residential and green, and it is close to the Ghent university and hospital area. Many visitors choose it for work, family visits or as a quieter base near the city. Ghent's historic centre is only a short ride away.

Places to stay near Merelbeke

Merelbeke is mainly a residential area, so most visitors stay in neighbouring Ghent, which is only a short drive away. Well-established options in Ghent include:

• Marriott Ghent, on the Korenlei beside the historic waterfront
• Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof, set in a restored townhouse in the old town
• Hotel Gravensteen, a traditional hotel close to the Castle of the Counts

Tell us your exact hotel or street address when booking, and the driver can take you straight to the door.

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 once you leave the baggage hall.