Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Cognelée

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Cognelée

The transfer covers 39 km (25 miles) and usually takes around 27 minutes. Your driver takes the most direct road from the airport into the Namur area, so you go straight to your address without changing vehicles or waiting for connections. This is a route we drive less often than the main Brussels runs, but it is available on request like any other, and we arrange it for you in advance.

Allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment at the other end. Rush-hour traffic, roadworks and bad weather can lengthen even a short trip like this one. If you are heading to an early meeting or a event with a strict start time, plan to arrive with a comfortable margin.

Choosing the right vehicle

Two private taxi options are available: one for up to 3 passengers and one for up to 4. These suit solo travellers, couples, families and small business parties with normal luggage.

For bigger parties, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your headcount and the amount of luggage you carry. For wedding parties, school groups, sports teams or company events, tell us the number of travellers and any bulky items when you book, so that the vehicle fits everyone properly.

Cognelée as a destination

Cognelée is a small village in the province of Namur in Wallonia. It is a quiet, rural place rather than a tourist centre, so most visitors come to see family, attend a private event, or stay somewhere calm in the Namur area. Because the village is small, it helps to give the driver the exact street address or a pin location when you book. That way the car can take you right to the door.

Meeting point at the airport

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