Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Forge-Philippe

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the 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 go straight there and meet your driver without searching.

The Drive to Forge-Philippe

The route covers 80 km (50 miles) and typically takes 1 h 9 m. Most of the journey runs south from the airport toward the Chimay area in the province of Hainaut, and the final stretch is on smaller regional roads. Allow some extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush, in heavy rain or in winter conditions, as the last part of the trip is more rural and can be slower than the main roads.

Because this is a less frequently booked route, it is arranged on request like any other transfer. Share your arrival details when booking so the driver is ready when you land.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, families and small groups with standard luggage.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats (1-8 passengers): a comfortable option for extended families or friends travelling with extra bags.
• Private Minibus 16 to 64 Seats: available in steps of 8 seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64) for events, tour parties, teams and company trips.

If you are unsure which size fits, choose by passenger count and add room for suitcases, sports gear or other bulky items.

About Forge-Philippe

Forge-Philippe is a small, quiet village in the Chimay area of southern Hainaut, close to the French border. The surrounding countryside is green and wooded, which makes it a calm base for walks, cycling and a break away from the larger cities. The region around Chimay is known for its abbey beer tradition. For the smoothest arrival, keep the exact street address or the name of your accommodation to hand, as house numbers in small villages can be hard to find on a map.