Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Winterslag

The drive from Brussels Airport to Winterslag

The route covers 89 km (55 miles) and usually takes about 57 minutes. It leads east from Zaventem into Belgian Limburg, so the trip is straightforward and needs no changes. Traffic around Brussels and on the main roads toward Limburg is heaviest on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a tight check-in at your destination. Winterslag is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other.

Which vehicle suits your group

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option. There is a version for up to 3 passengers and one for up to 4 passengers, which helps when you travel with a bit more hand luggage.

Larger parties are better off in a minibus:

• 8 seats: a family group or colleagues travelling together
• 16 and 24 seats: sports teams, wedding guests or company delegations
• 32, 40 and 48 seats: tour groups, school trips and large event parties

If your group sits close to a vehicle's limit, or you carry a lot of luggage, choose the next size up for more comfort.

Winterslag as a destination

Winterslag is a district of Genk in the province of Limburg. It grew around the coal mine that once defined the area, and the old mine site has since been reborn as C-mine, a cultural and creative centre. The district is also linked to Belgian football history, as the former club K. Winterslag was one of the two clubs that merged to form KRC Genk. Today Winterslag is a mainly residential area with easy access to the rest of Genk and the wider Limburg region.

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 any searching around the terminal.