Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Sint-Martens-Latem

The Drive to Sint-Martens-Latem

The journey from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Sint-Martens-Latem covers 68 km (43 miles) and typically takes about 47 minutes. Traffic around Brussels and on the approach to Ghent can build up during weekday morning and evening rush hours, so allow some extra time if you have an appointment or a tight schedule at the other end. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option, with a choice between 1-3 and 1-4 passenger cars. Groups of up to 8 can travel together in the 8-seat minibus. For larger parties, such as wedding guests, business delegations or family gatherings, minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats are available, so everyone arrives in one vehicle.

About Sint-Martens-Latem

Sint-Martens-Latem is a green, residential municipality in East Flanders, close to Ghent and set along the river Leie. It is well known for its connection to the Latem art colonies, the groups of painters who settled here in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it is a quiet place of tree-lined lanes and large villas, popular for walks and cycling.

Places to Stay Nearby

I cannot name long-established hotels within Sint-Martens-Latem itself with confidence, so here are well-known options in nearby Ghent, a short drive away:

• Sofitel Gent Belfry & Spa, in the historic centre
• Hotel Gravensteen, a hotel in a converted townhouse near the old town
• NH Gent Belfort, close to the Belfry and the main sights

Meeting Point

Your driver waits 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 straight there after arrivals.