Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Ekeren

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver.

The Drive from Charleroi to Ekeren

The route covers 111 km (69 miles) and usually takes about 1 h 25 m. Most of the journey is on motorways heading north. Ekeren lies on the northern edge of the Antwerp area, so the last stretch can be slower when traffic builds up around Antwerp. Allow some extra time if you have a ferry, a cruise departure or an appointment soon after arrival, especially at rush hour.

This route is booked less often than some others, but it is available on request like any other. Private taxis take 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, which suits solo travellers, couples and families. For groups, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so you can choose the size that matches your party and luggage.

About Ekeren

Ekeren is a district in the north of Antwerp, close to the Dutch border. It is mostly residential, with green areas nearby and good road links towards the port and the Netherlands. It makes a quiet base compared with the city centre, and the centre of Antwerp is only a short drive away.

Where to Stay Near Ekeren

Ekeren is mainly a residential area, so most well-known hotels are in central Antwerp, the nearest major hub. Three established options there:

• Hilton Antwerp Old Town, in the historic centre close to the Grote Markt.
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, a large hotel near Antwerp-Central railway station.
• Hotel Julien, a boutique hotel in the old town.

Tell us the exact address when you book, whether it is in Ekeren or in central Antwerp, and the driver will take you to the door.