Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Esquelmes

The drive from Charleroi to Esquelmes

Esquelmes lies 99 km (62 miles) from Charleroi Airport Brussels South, and the drive typically takes around 1 h 6 m. This route is booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request like any other. Heavy traffic, bad weather or roadworks can stretch the journey, so allow some extra time if you have a train, ferry or appointment to catch afterwards. Late-evening arrivals are usually the smoothest, with quieter roads on the way.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside the airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Just head there and look for your name.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you are travelling with a group, family gathering or wedding party, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your passengers and luggage, and leave a little spare room for suitcases, prams or sports gear.

About Esquelmes

Esquelmes is a small, quiet village in the municipality of Pecq in Hainaut province, close to the Scheldt and not far from Tournai. It has a rural character and is known as one of the celebrated "most beautiful villages of Wallonia". Expect peaceful lanes rather than busy streets. For that reason, it is helpful to give your driver the exact street address or a clear landmark when you book, so the final stretch goes without hesitation.