Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Gembloux

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Gembloux

Gembloux lies 26 km (16 miles) from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, and the trip by road typically takes about 25 minutes. The route is short enough that you can be at your destination soon after landing. It is booked only occasionally, so it is worth arranging in advance rather than expecting to find a ride on the spot. Allow extra time at busy hours, in bad weather or when you must reach a fixed appointment, and do not plan on the minimum driving time alone.

Meeting point at the airport

Your driver waits at the Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Which vehicle suits your group

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice: one version seats 1-3 passengers and another seats 1-4. Groups of up to 8 people can use the private minibus with 8 seats, which gives room for luggage. For larger parties such as school trips, sports teams, company delegations or wedding guests, minibuses are available with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the vehicle by passenger count, and add a margin if you carry bulky bags or equipment.

Gembloux as a destination

Gembloux is a town in the Walloon province of Namur, in French-speaking Belgium. It is well known for its agricultural university faculty, which gives the town a student atmosphere during term time, and for its historic abbey. The town centre is compact, so a drop-off at your hotel, university building or business address is usually straightforward. Please have the full address ready when you book.

Planning your return to the airport

On the way back to Charleroi, count backwards from your check-in deadline rather than from your departure time. Leave Gembloux with a comfortable buffer, since the 25-minute drive is a typical figure and not a guarantee. Be ready at the agreed pickup point a few minutes early, with your luggage close at hand.