Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Vlaardingen

Meeting Point at Brussels Zaventem 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 without searching the terminal.

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Vlaardingen

The route covers 149 km (93 miles) and typically takes 1 h 39 m. It leaves Belgium and crosses the border into the Netherlands, ending in the Rotterdam area on the Nieuwe Maas. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other transfer.

Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hours, when the roads around Brussels, Antwerp and Rotterdam are busiest. Bad weather and roadworks can also lengthen the journey. If you have an appointment or a check-in time in Vlaardingen, plan a comfortable buffer.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle should match your group size and luggage:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits individual travellers, couples, families and small business groups.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a good choice for larger families or friends travelling with extra luggage.
• Private Minibus 16, 24 and 32 Seats: for company teams, clubs and organised groups.
• Private Minibus 40 and 48 Seats: for large delegations, tour groups and events.

Tell us in advance if you carry bulky items such as sports equipment or several large suitcases, so the right vehicle is assigned.

Vlaardingen and Where to Stay

Vlaardingen is a Dutch city west of Rotterdam on the Nieuwe Maas, with a long maritime history and a tradition of herring fishing. Its harbour and old centre are pleasant to walk around, and it is close to the wider Rotterdam region.

I cannot confidently name long-established hotels in Vlaardingen itself, so here are well-known options in nearby Rotterdam, which is easy to reach from Vlaardingen:

• Hotel New York: a landmark hotel in the former Holland America Line headquarters on the Wilhelminapier.
• Hilton Rotterdam: a large, established hotel in the city centre.
• Mainport Hotel: a design hotel near the Maas waterfront.

If you stay in Rotterdam, your driver can take you directly to the hotel address you provide when booking.