Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Antwerp Cruise Port

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without searching.

The Drive from Charleroi to Antwerp

The route covers 103 km (65 miles) and usually takes around 1 h 19 m. Most of the journey is on motorway, heading north past the Brussels area before continuing towards Antwerp. The Brussels ring and the approaches to Antwerp are the usual trouble spots, and traffic there can add time during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours. If you have to board a ship at a fixed time, build in a comfortable buffer rather than planning to arrive at the last minute.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples, families and small parties are well served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For bigger parties there is a range of private minibuses: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your group and its luggage, and remember that cruise passengers often travel with large suitcases, so allow a little extra space.

About Antwerp Cruise Port

Antwerp is one of Europe's major ports, and cruise ships dock close to the city, on the River Scheldt. That means the historic centre, with its cathedral, Grote Markt and shopping streets, is close to where you embark or disembark. It is a convenient place to spend a day or two before or after a cruise.

Where to Stay Near the Port

If you want a night in Antwerp before or after sailing, several well-known hotels are in the city centre:

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, close to Groenplaats and the cathedral
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, near Antwerp-Central station
• Hotel Julien, a boutique hotel in the old town

Your driver can take you to the cruise terminal or straight to your hotel, whichever suits your plans.