Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Petegem-aan-de-leie

The drive from Brussels Airport to Petegem-aan-de-Leie

The route covers 79 km (49 miles) and typically takes around 54 minutes. It runs west from Zaventem across Flanders towards the valley of the river Leie. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Weekday rush hours around Brussels and on the approach to Ghent can slow traffic noticeably. If you have a fixed appointment or a connecting journey at the other end, add a comfortable buffer to the standard driving time.

Meeting point at the airport

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

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle should match your group size and the amount of luggage you carry.

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, and small families or colleagues travelling together.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good option for larger families or groups with extra suitcases.
• Private Minibus 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 Seats: intended for wedding parties, company groups, sports teams and organised tours, so everyone arrives together in one vehicle.

If you are close to the upper limit of a vehicle's passenger capacity and also have bulky luggage, choosing the next size up gives everyone more space.

About Petegem-aan-de-Leie

Petegem-aan-de-Leie is a village in East Flanders, in the municipality of Deinze, as its name suggests on the banks of the Leie. The surroundings are typical of the region: flat, green countryside, quiet residential streets and the river nearby. It is a calm place rather than a major tourist hub, so it helps to have the exact street address ready when you book. That way the driver can take you right to the door at the end of the journey.