Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Wachtebeke

The drive from BRU to Wachtebeke

The route covers 84 km (52 miles) and typically takes about 59 minutes. Wachtebeke lies in East Flanders, north of Ghent, so the journey heads west across Flanders from the airport. Brussels' ring road and the motorways around Ghent can slow traffic at rush hour, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to make. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House in Brussels Zaventem Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without wandering around the terminal.

Choosing the right vehicle

Smaller parties are well served by a private taxi, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. This works well for couples, families or colleagues with standard luggage. Larger groups can book a private minibus:

• 8 seats for extended families or small teams
• 16 and 24 seats for company outings, wedding parties or club trips
• 32, 40 and 48 seats for large delegations, school groups or event guests

If you travel with bulky luggage, sports equipment or a pram, consider the next size up for extra space.

About Wachtebeke

Wachtebeke is a small, quiet municipality in East Flanders, close to the Ghent-Terneuzen canal zone and the Dutch border. It is mostly residential and rural, with green surroundings and easy road links to Ghent and Zelzate. A private transfer is a practical way to get there, as it takes you straight to your address without changes.

Where to stay near Wachtebeke

Wachtebeke itself has little in the way of large, well-known hotels, so most visitors stay in nearby Ghent, a short drive away. Established choices there include:

• Sofitel Gent Belfry & Spa, a upscale hotel in the historic centre
• NH Gent Belfort, a well-located hotel near the Belfry and city sights
• Ibis Gent Centrum Opera, a straightforward option close to the opera house and station area

Share the hotel name or address when you book, and the driver will take you there directly.