Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Wondelgem

The drive from Brussels Airport to Wondelgem

The transfer covers 78 km (48 miles) and typically takes about 54 minutes. Wondelgem is not one of the most frequently booked destinations from BRU, but the transfer is available on request just like any other route. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late afternoon rush, when the roads around Brussels and Ghent tend to slow down, or if the weather is poor. Your driver follows the quickest sensible route on the day, so you can sit back after your flight.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families are usually comfortable in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Check the 1-4 option if you carry several large suitcases. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits family gatherings, wedding guests, sports teams and company groups travelling together. Choose the size according to both passengers and luggage, and the whole group arrives together in one vehicle.

Wondelgem and where to stay

Wondelgem is a district in the north-west of Ghent, a residential area with a calmer feel than the busy historic centre. Most visitors who book this transfer are heading to friends or family, to local businesses, or to Ghent itself. I could not name long-established hotels in Wondelgem with confidence, so here are well-known places to stay in the nearby city of Ghent, a short ride from the district:

• Hotel Gravensteen, a hotel housed in a historic building close to the Count's Castle
• Novotel Gent Centrum, a reliable chain hotel in the city centre
• Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof, a boutique hotel in a restored townhouse

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. Simply walk over and look for your name.