Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Schoonaarde

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Schoonaarde

Schoonaarde lies 48 km (30 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey usually takes about 42 minutes by road. It is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other. The drive leaves the airport area and heads west through Flanders, so the time can stretch during the morning and evening rush hours, when traffic around Brussels is heaviest. If you have a tight connection or an early appointment, it is sensible to allow some extra time on top of the standard estimate.

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. Head there once you are through arrivals and look for your name.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For smaller parties there are two private taxi options: one for 1-3 passengers and one for 1-4 passengers. The second is the better choice if you are travelling with four people and luggage. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits families, wedding parties, company teams and organised tours heading to the area together. Choose a vehicle by the total number of travellers, and remember that bulky bags and sports equipment take up room too.

About Schoonaarde

Schoonaarde is a small village in East Flanders, belonging to the municipality of Dendermonde and lying along the river Scheldt. The surroundings are flat, green and rural, which makes it a quiet base compared with the larger Flemish cities. Visitors usually come to see family, attend local events or explore the Scheldt countryside. A door-to-door transfer is practical here, since a village like this is far easier to reach by car than by public transport.