Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Nieuwkerke

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Nieuwkerke

The route covers 138 km (86 miles) and usually takes around 1 h 40 m. It leads west from Zaventem across Flanders towards the hills close to the French border. Most of the journey is on motorway, with smaller local roads at the end. Traffic around Brussels at rush hour can add time, so allow a little extra if you have a fixed appointment or a ferry or train connection afterwards.

Meeting Point at Brussels Zaventem Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without a long search in the terminal.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Nieuwkerke is a less frequently booked destination, but the transfer is available on request like any other route. The vehicle options are:

• Private Taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, suited to individual travellers, couples and small families with luggage.
• Private Minibus with 8 seats for a group of friends or a larger family.
• Private Minibus with 16 or 24 seats for mid-sized groups, such as a team or a tour party.
• Private Minibus with 32, 40 or 48 seats for large groups, school trips or organised tours.

Choose a vehicle by passenger count, and consider how much luggage you carry, as long journeys feel better with some spare room.

About Nieuwkerke

Nieuwkerke is a village in the municipality of Heuvelland in West Flanders. The area is known for its rolling countryside, unusual for Flanders, and for its location close to the French border. The region is also visited for its First World War history. Expect a quiet rural setting rather than a busy town, so it helps to have the exact address ready for your driver.