Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Noordschote

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Noordschote

Noordschote lies 144 km (90 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes about 1 h 40 m. The route heads west across Flanders, so most of the journey is on motorway before you switch to quieter local roads for the final stretch. Morning and evening rush hours around Brussels can add time, so allow a little extra if you have a fixed appointment or a connection at the other end. This is a route booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request like any other, and your driver will plan the trip in advance.

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 without searching the terminal.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties are best served by a private taxi: one version is for 1-3 passengers and another for 1-4 passengers, which gives a bit more room for luggage. For larger groups there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Families travelling together, wedding parties, school trips and groups attending events in the region can all travel in a single vehicle. Over a journey of around 1 h 40 m, having enough space for people and bags makes a real difference, so pick the size that leaves some room to spare.

About Noordschote

Noordschote is a small village in West Flanders, part of the municipality of Lo-Reninge. The surrounding area is flat, rural farmland, and the pace is quiet compared with the larger towns nearby. The wider region is closely tied to the history of the First World War, and many visitors come to see its memorials, cemeteries and museums. Because the village itself is small, it is helpful to have the exact address of your destination ready for the driver.

Places to Stay Near Noordschote

Noordschote itself is tiny, so for well-known hotels it is easier to look at the nearby town of Ypres (Ieper), a popular base for visitors to the area.

• Hotel Ariane: a long-running hotel in Ypres, close to the town centre.
• Albion Hotel: a hotel in Ypres, within walking distance of the main square and the In Flanders Fields Museum.

If you are staying in one of these, tell us when booking so the drop-off can be arranged accordingly.