Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Vlezenbeek

The drive from Brussels Airport to Vlezenbeek

Vlezenbeek lies 28 km (18 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive normally takes around 24 minutes. The route crosses the Brussels region from the northeast to the southwest, so the traffic situation matters more than the distance. On weekday mornings and late afternoons the ring road around Brussels can slow things down considerably, and roadworks are common. If you have a fixed appointment, a connecting train or an early check-in, build in a buffer on top of the usual journey time.

This is a route that is booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request like any other. Your driver takes you directly to the address you give, with no stops for other passengers.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the simple choice. There are two options: one for up to 3 passengers and one for up to 4. Check the luggage you are bringing before you choose, because four people with large suitcases are usually more comfortable in the larger option or in a minibus.

• Private taxi: for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers.
• Minibus with 8 or 16 seats: for larger families, friends travelling together or small business groups.
• Minibus with 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats: for company outings, wedding parties, sports teams and other big groups arriving together.

If your group sits between two sizes, take the larger vehicle so that people and luggage have enough space.

About Vlezenbeek

Vlezenbeek is a village in the municipality of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, in Flemish Brabant, just southwest of Brussels. It is a mainly residential area with a quiet, local character, which makes it a practical base for visitors who have family or business in the area and want to be close to the capital without staying in the centre. Because it is a small place, give your driver the full street name and house number so the drop-off is exact.

Meeting Point

After you have collected your luggage, go to Java Coffee House, where your driver will be waiting with a personalised name sign. The location is easy to find once you leave the baggage reclaim area, so you can meet without any searching around the terminal.