Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver

The drive from Zaventem to Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver

The transfer covers 33 km (21 miles) and typically takes around 26 minutes. The route heads north-east from the airport towards the Mechelen area, so most of the journey is on main roads. Brussels' ring road and the motorways around Mechelen can slow down at weekday rush hours, so it is sensible to allow some extra time if you have a tight appointment or a connection to make. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other.

Which vehicle suits your group

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice: one option seats up to 3 passengers, another up to 4. Larger parties can book a private minibus. The 8-seat minibus suits a group of friends or an extended family with luggage. For bigger groups, such as wedding guests, company teams or club trips, minibuses are available with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Choose according to the number of passengers and how much luggage you are bringing, not just the headcount.

About Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver and where to stay

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver is a village in the province of Antwerp, part of the municipality of Sint-Katelijne-Waver and close to the city of Mechelen. The setting is quiet and residential, with a mix of countryside and small-town streets, and it works well as a base for visiting family or business contacts in the area.

The village itself has little in the way of large, well-known hotels, so most visitors look to the neighbouring city of Mechelen. Two established options there are:

• Martin's Patershof, a hotel in a converted historic building in the city centre
• Novotel Mechelen Centrum, a modern chain hotel in the centre

Give your driver the exact address of your accommodation when booking, so the drop-off goes smoothly.

Meeting Point

Your driver will be waiting at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there without searching the terminal.