Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Sint-Juliaan

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Sint-Juliaan

The route covers 132 km (83 miles) and typically takes 1 h 28 m. Most of the journey is on motorway, heading west across Flanders before the last stretch on smaller regional roads. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late-afternoon rush around Brussels, or in bad weather, since the first part of the trip leaves the busy capital region. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so it is worth arranging in advance.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families usually fit best in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger groups can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits visiting parties, school trips, tour groups or family gatherings. Pick the size according to the number of people and their luggage, so everyone travels comfortably in a single vehicle.

Sint-Juliaan and Where to Stay Nearby

Sint-Juliaan is a small village in West Flanders, close to Ypres, in the former Ypres Salient. The surrounding countryside is quiet and flat, and the area is closely associated with First World War history, including the memorials and cemeteries nearby. Visitors often come for battlefield tours or to walk and cycle through the farmland.

I cannot name established accommodation within the village itself with confidence, so here are well-known options in the nearest larger town, Ypres (Ieper):

• Hotel Ariane, a hotel in Ypres, popular with visitors touring the battlefields.
• Hotel Regina, a long-running hotel in the centre of Ypres, close to the main square.

Meeting Point

After you have collected your luggage, head to Java Coffee House, which is easy to find in the arrivals area. Your driver will be waiting there with a personalised name sign, ready to take you to Sint-Juliaan.