Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Borgerhout

The drive from Charleroi to Borgerhout

The route covers 102 km (64 miles) and usually takes around 1 h 12 m. Most of it is motorway, heading north past Brussels and on towards Antwerp. Borgerhout lies just east of Antwerp's centre, so the final stretch is through city streets. Allow extra time on weekday mornings and late afternoons, when the Brussels ring and the approach to Antwerp tend to be busy. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside the terminal, holding a personalised name sign. It is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. If you have more people or a lot of luggage, private minibuses start at 8 seats and go up in steps of 8 to 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. Pick the size that gives everyone room for their bags, and tell us about any extra luggage when you book.

Borgerhout and where to stay

Borgerhout is a lively, multicultural district of Antwerp, known for its busy shopping streets, cafés and the Turnhoutsebaan, the main road running through it. It is close to the city centre, so sights such as the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Grote Markt are within easy reach.

Borgerhout itself has few large, long-established hotels, so most visitors stay in neighbouring central Antwerp. Well-known options there include:

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, near the Groenplaats in the historic centre
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, close to Antwerp-Central station
• Hotel Rubens-Grote Markt, a short walk from the Grote Markt

Give your driver the full address of your accommodation in Borgerhout or Antwerp when booking, so the drop-off point is clear and the last few streets go smoothly.