Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Bellegem

The drive from Charleroi to Bellegem

Bellegem lies 118 km (74 miles) from Charleroi Airport, and the drive normally takes 1 h 19 m. The route leads across Belgium towards West Flanders, mostly on motorway. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Allow some extra time if you travel during weekday rush hours, in heavy rain or in winter conditions, as traffic around the larger cities can slow the journey. If you have a fixed appointment or a connecting plan on arrival, building in a buffer is sensible.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle depends on how many people and how much luggage are travelling:

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small groups with ordinary luggage.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats (1-8 passengers): a comfortable choice for bigger families or friends with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16 to 64 Seats: available in steps of 8 seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64) for wedding parties, school trips, sports teams and corporate groups.

Please give the correct number of passengers and suitcases when you book, so the right vehicle is assigned.

Bellegem as a destination

Bellegem is a quiet village in West Flanders and forms part of the municipality of Kortrijk. It has a residential, rural character, with the larger town of Kortrijk close by for shops, restaurants and train connections. Because the streets are often narrow and quiet, it helps to give your driver the exact street address of your destination rather than only the village name.

Where to stay near Bellegem

Bellegem is small, and I cannot name hotels in the village itself with confidence. The nearest well-known options are in Kortrijk, of which Bellegem is a part:

• Hotel Messeyne, a hotel in the historic centre of Kortrijk.
• Hotel Damier, located on the Grote Markt in the middle of the city.
• Parkhotel Kortrijk, a larger hotel popular with business travellers and event guests.

Check the exact address of your chosen hotel before you travel and share it with the driver in advance.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.