Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Ettelgem

The Drive from Charleroi to Ettelgem

The transfer covers 160 km (100 miles) and typically takes 1 h 41 m. The route leads from Hainaut across the Belgian motorway network towards the West Flanders coast region. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours around Brussels and Ghent, on summer weekends when traffic heads for the coast, and in bad winter weather. This route is booked less often than the main Brussels runs, but it is available on request like any other, so it is best to book ahead.

Meeting Point

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

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For one to three passengers, a private taxi is the simplest choice. A second taxi option seats up to four, which suits a small family with luggage. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size according to your headcount and the amount of luggage, and a little spare room is always welcome after a flight.

About Ettelgem

Ettelgem is a small village in West Flanders and part of the municipality of Oudenburg. It is a quiet, rural place with flat farmland typical of the Flemish countryside. Bruges and the North Sea coast are nearby, which makes it a practical base for visiting both. Because it is small, give your driver the exact street address when you book, so the drop-off is smooth.

Places to Stay Near Ettelgem

Ettelgem itself is tiny, and I cannot name hotels there with confidence. The nearest well-known hotel town is Bruges, a short drive away. Established choices there include:

• Hotel de Orangerie, a historic canal-side hotel in the city centre
• Dukes' Palace Bruges, a long-standing luxury hotel near the Burg square
• Hotel Navarra, a traditional hotel in a restored building close to the old town

If your accommodation is in Bruges rather than Ettelgem, tell us when booking and we will set the drop-off there.