Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Wetteren

The Drive from Brussels Airport to Wetteren

Wetteren lies 56 km (35 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the drive typically takes about 40 minutes. The route leads west across Flanders, away from the capital and towards the Ghent region. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Traffic around the Brussels ring road can be heavy on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so it is sensible to allow extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connection to catch on arrival.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Smaller parties are well served by a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The 1-3 option leaves a little more space for luggage, while the 1-4 option suits a full family or four colleagues travelling together. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats. This makes it easy to keep a wedding party, a sports team, a company delegation or a coach-sized tour group together in one vehicle instead of splitting up.

Wetteren as a Destination

Wetteren is a town in the province of East Flanders, set on the river Scheldt between Ghent and Dendermonde. It has a calm, residential character and works well as a base for visiting family, attending local events or doing business in the surrounding Flemish towns. The historic centres of Ghent and Aalst are both within easy reach by road.

Where to Stay Near Wetteren

Wetteren itself is small, and I cannot name long-established hotels there with confidence. The nearest larger town with well-known accommodation is Ghent, a short drive away. Established options there include:

• Hotel Gravensteen, a hotel in a converted historic building close to the city centre
• Marriott Ghent, on the Korenlei waterfront in the old town
• NH Gent Belfort, a well-known hotel near the Belfry and the main sights

If you are staying in Ghent, your driver can take you there directly from the airport instead of going via Wetteren.

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.