Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Sint-Denijs-Westrem

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Sint-Denijs-Westrem

The route covers 66 km (41 miles) and typically takes around 47 minutes. It leads west from Zaventem towards Ghent, and Sint-Denijs-Westrem lies on the southwestern side of the city. Brussels' ring road and the western motorway approaches can slow down considerably during weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours. If you have a fixed appointment, a connecting train or a check-in deadline, allow some extra time. Your driver follows the best route on the day, so you do not need to plan the journey yourself.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice. It is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so check your luggage as well as your headcount. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This suits business teams, wedding parties, sports clubs and tour groups who want to arrive together rather than split across several cars. If you travel with bulky items such as golf bags, prams or musical instruments, it is sensible to go one size up.

Sint-Denijs-Westrem and Where to Stay

Sint-Denijs-Westrem is a district of Ghent, which means you reach one of Flanders' best-known historic cities within a short ride. The area is a mix of residential streets and commercial zones, and it is well connected to the motorway network. I cannot confidently name long-established hotels in Sint-Denijs-Westrem itself, so here are well-known options in nearby Ghent:

• Marriott Ghent, set on the Korenlei by the water in the historic centre
• Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof, a restored townhouse hotel in the old town
• Novotel Gent Centrum, a practical base close to the centre

Give your driver the full address of your accommodation when you book, so the drop-off goes smoothly.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can head there straight away.