Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Snaaskerke

Meeting Point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there once you are through baggage reclaim.

The Drive to Snaaskerke

The route covers 121 km (76 miles) and typically takes 1 h 19 m. It runs from Zaventem towards West Flanders, so most of the journey is on motorway. Snaaskerke is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but the transfer is available on request just like any other. Weekday morning and late-afternoon traffic around Brussels can slow the first part of the trip, and the same goes for the Ghent and Bruges stretches. If you have a fixed appointment or a ferry, event or dinner to reach, it is sensible to allow some extra time. Coastal traffic can also build up on sunny weekends and in school holidays.

Which Vehicle Suits Your Group

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice. The taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so pick the version that matches your party and its luggage. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8 seats. For bigger parties there are minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suit wedding guests, company outings, sports clubs and family reunions travelling together. If you carry bulky luggage, bicycles or sports gear, choose a size up so everything fits comfortably.

Snaaskerke and Where to Stay Nearby

Snaaskerke is a quiet village in the municipality of Gistel, in West Flanders, a short distance inland from the Belgian coast. The surrounding landscape is flat and rural, with farmland, small roads and cycling routes. It is a peaceful base for visiting both the coast and Bruges.

I cannot name large, long-established hotels in Snaaskerke itself with confidence. The nearest bigger town with well-known accommodation is Ostend, a short drive away. Options there include:

• Thermae Palace Hotel, a historic hotel near the seafront and the Wellington Racecourse area
• Hotel Andromeda, a seafront hotel on the Ostend promenade

If your accommodation is a holiday rental or a bed and breakfast in Snaaskerke or Gistel, give the driver the exact street address when booking so the drop-off goes smoothly.