Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Aqua Hotel Bruxelles by HappyCulture, Brussels

The drive from CRL to Brussels

The route covers 58 km (36 miles) and typically takes around 50 minutes. Most of the journey is on the motorway north towards the Belgian capital, so the final stretch through the city is what varies most. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours on the approach to Brussels can slow things down, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment, a train or a check-in deadline. This is a route booked less often than others, but it is available on request just like any other transfer.

Choosing the right vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families are usually comfortable in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers depending on how much luggage you carry. If your party is larger, private minibuses start at 8 seats and continue in steps of eight up to 64 seats, so there is a fit for business delegations, school trips, wedding parties and tour groups. When in doubt, choose the next size up if you travel with bulky bags, sports equipment or musical instruments.

Aqua Hotel Bruxelles by HappyCulture and staying in Brussels

Aqua Hotel Bruxelles by HappyCulture is a hotel in Brussels, and a private transfer takes you to the entrance without the need to work out connections with luggage. It is worth sharing the exact address with your driver in advance, as Brussels has many one-way streets and busy pedestrian zones that can affect the last few hundred metres.

Brussels has a long tradition of hospitality, and a few addresses are especially well known:

• Hotel Metropole, a historic hotel opened in the late 19th century near Place de Brouckère
• Hotel Amigo, a long-established hotel right next to the Grand Place
• Hotel Plaza, a classic Brussels hotel near the Boulevard Adolphe Max

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside the airport with a personalised name sign. It is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can walk straight there and meet your driver without any searching.