Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Schelderode

The drive from Brussels Airport to Schelderode

Schelderode lies 64 km (40 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport. The drive typically takes around 47 minutes. The route heads west from the airport area through Flanders towards the Ghent region. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours, when traffic around Brussels and on the approaches to Ghent can slow down noticeably. Bad weather can also add a few minutes.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice. It is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so pick the larger one if you have several suitcases or a child seat to bring along. Larger groups, such as wedding parties, business delegations or family gatherings, can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. Choose the size according to the number of travellers and the amount of luggage, so everyone rides in one vehicle and arrives together.

Schelderode and where to stay nearby

Schelderode is a small, quiet village in East Flanders, part of the municipality of Merelbeke and close to the city of Ghent. It is a rural, residential place rather than a tourist centre, so most visitors come to see family, attend an event or stay in the wider Ghent area. We cannot name established hotels in Schelderode itself, so here are some well-known places to stay in nearby Ghent:

• Sofitel Gent Belfry, a hotel in the historic centre next to the Belfry
• NH Gent Belfort, a long-standing hotel close to the Belfry and the town hall
• Marriott Ghent, a hotel in the old town beside the Korenlei quay

Meeting Point

Your driver waits 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.