Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Rooigem

The drive from Brussels Airport to Rooigem

The route covers 72 km (45 miles) and typically takes about 53 minutes by road. That makes it a manageable transfer after a flight, with no need to plan around train connections or luggage-heavy changes. Rooigem is booked less often than the big city routes, but the transfer is available on request like any other.

Belgian motorways around Brussels get busy during the weekday morning and late afternoon rush hours, and the ring road near the airport is the usual bottleneck. If you are travelling at those times, or in poor weather, allow some extra time on top of the standard estimate, especially if you have a fixed appointment or a connecting booking at the other end.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice. The taxi options seat 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so the larger one is better if you travel with four people or carry several suitcases.

Larger groups are covered by the minibus range:

• 8 seats for bigger families or small groups with luggage
• 16 and 24 seats for team trips, wedding parties or company groups
• 32, 40 and 48 seats for large events, tours and organised group travel

Choose a vehicle with some spare capacity if your group has bulky luggage, sports equipment or prams.

About Rooigem

Rooigem is a small place in Belgium, so expect a quiet, local setting rather than a busy town centre. Before you travel, make sure you have the exact street address or a clear landmark for the drop-off. This helps the driver go straight to the right spot, particularly if the address is on a narrow or rural road.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU), holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can walk over without searching the terminal. If you cannot see your driver straight away, stay near the coffee house and the driver will find you.