Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Mesen

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 straight there and meet your driver without wandering around the terminal.

The Drive to Mesen

Mesen lies 133 km (83 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive usually takes 1 h 29 m. The route leads west across Flanders, with the last stretch on smaller roads through farmland. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush around Brussels, or in poor weather, since the first part of the journey runs around the busy capital region. As this is a less frequently booked route, it is arranged on request like any other transfer.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families fit well in a private taxi, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. Larger groups, such as school trips, battlefield tour parties or wedding guests, can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. A minibus keeps the whole group together, which is convenient on a trip of this length.

About Mesen

Mesen is a very small town in West Flanders, south of Ypres, and is often described as the smallest city in Belgium. It is best known for its First World War history, particularly the Battle of Messines in 1917. Visitors come for the memorials and the quiet surroundings of the Flemish countryside, so it makes a calm base away from the larger cities.

Where to Stay Nearby

Mesen itself offers only a limited choice of accommodation, so many visitors stay in nearby Ypres (Ieper), about a short drive to the north. Well-known options there include:

• Hotel Ariane, a established hotel in Ypres
• Regina Hotel, a long-running hotel in the town centre

Tell your driver which address you are heading to, and the transfer can end directly at your door.