Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Messelbroek

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Messelbroek

Messelbroek lies about 50 km (31 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey usually takes around 35 minutes by road. The route leaves the airport area and heads east into Flemish Brabant, so most of the trip is on main roads before you reach quieter local streets. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours, when the motorways around Brussels and Leuven can be busy. Bad weather can also slow the last stretch on rural roads.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option. There are taxis for up to 3 passengers and for up to 4 passengers, so choose the larger one if you are travelling with four people. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits wedding parties, family gatherings, school trips and company outings heading to the same address. Whatever the group size, everyone travels together in one vehicle, with no shared stops along the way.

About Messelbroek

Messelbroek is a small, quiet village in Flemish Brabant, part of the municipality of Scherpenheuvel-Zichem. The surroundings are green and rural, with fields, woodland and the Demer valley nearby. It is a place for a calm stay rather than sightseeing in a busy town. The pilgrimage town of Scherpenheuvel is close by. As the village is small, it helps to have the exact street address ready for your driver, especially if you are heading to a private home or a countryside venue.

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.