Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Stene

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Stene

Stene lies 124 km (78 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey usually takes around 1 h 24 m. The road leads west across Flanders towards the coast, so it is mostly a straightforward motorway run. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or evening rush hour around Brussels. Sunny summer weekends can also slow traffic on the approach to the coast. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, and the driver plans the trip around your arrival.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families usually do well with a private taxi. There are options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, and the larger one gives a little more room for luggage. Groups can choose from private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. That range covers anything from an extended family to a wedding party or a company outing. Everyone travels together in one vehicle, which keeps the arrival simple.

Stene and Where to Stay

Stene is a district of Ostend, set slightly inland from the seafront. It is a quieter, more residential area than the town centre, and the beach and promenade are a short ride away. For accommodation, the best-known hotels are in Ostend itself rather than in Stene. The Thermae Palace Hotel is a historic landmark near the seafront and the Thermae Palace spa. The Radisson Blu Palace Hotel stands on the Albert I Promenade, and the Andromeda Hotel is also on the seafront. All three are a short drive from Stene.

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. Head there and look for your name.