Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to De Panne

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at 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 head there straight from baggage reclaim.

The Drive from Charleroi to De Panne

De Panne lies right on the Belgian coast, close to the French border, so this is one of the longer transfers from Charleroi. The route covers 192 km (120 miles) and typically takes 2 h 1 m by road. It is a route that is booked less often than the airport's busier runs, but it is available on request just like any other, and the trip is arranged as a private door-to-door ride with no changes along the way.

Allow extra time if you travel on a sunny summer weekend or during school holidays, when traffic towards the coast tends to build up. The same applies to Friday and Sunday evenings, when many visitors arrive or leave the seaside. If you have a ferry, train or check-in time to meet, build in a comfortable buffer instead of planning to the minute.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

The vehicle depends mainly on how many people and how much luggage you bring:

• Private Taxi (1-3 passengers) suits solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Taxi (1-4 passengers) gives a little more room for a party of four.
• Private Minibus (8 to 64 seats) is available for groups, in steps of 8 seats: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64.

On a two-hour journey, comfort matters. If you carry bulky luggage, golf bags, bicycles or children's equipment, it is worth choosing the next size up. Tell us about any special items when you book so the right vehicle is sent.

About De Panne

De Panne is a seaside town on the North Sea, known for its wide sandy beach and its dunes. It is also the last stop of the Belgian coast tram line before the French border. Many visitors come for beach holidays, walks in the dunes and cycling along the coast, and the town is a popular base for families. Before the trip, it helps to have the full address of your accommodation ready, as some central streets near the seafront can be busy or restricted for traffic in peak season. Your driver can then drop you as close to the entrance as possible.