Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Gistel

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 meet up without searching the terminal.

The Drive from Charleroi to Gistel

Gistel lies 164 km (102 miles) from Charleroi Airport, and the drive normally takes about 1 h 41 m. The route crosses much of Belgium from the Walloon south to the West Flanders lowlands near the coast. This is a route that is booked less often than others, but it is available on request just like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late-afternoon rush, especially around Brussels, or on busy summer weekends when traffic towards the coast builds up.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For solo travellers and couples, a Private Taxi (1-3 passengers) is usually enough, while the Private Taxi (1-4 passengers) gives a family of four a little more room for bags. If your party is bigger or you carry a lot of luggage, the Private Minibus 8 Seats is the natural next step. For tour groups, wedding parties or company outings, minibuses are available in sizes from 16 up to 64 seats, so the vehicle can be matched to your headcount.

About Gistel

Gistel is a small town in West Flanders, a short distance inland from the Belgian coast. It is best known for its link to Saint Godelieve, whose story is tied to the town and its abbey. The surroundings are flat and green, which suits cycling and quiet countryside walks, and the beaches and the city of Bruges are both within easy reach.

Where to Stay Near Gistel

Gistel itself is small, so many visitors choose the nearby coastal town of Ostend as a base. Two well-known, long-established addresses there are:

• Thermae Palace Hotel, a historic hotel close to the seafront and the beach.
• Hotel Andromeda, a seafront hotel on the Ostend promenade.

If you are staying somewhere else in the area, simply give us the exact address when you book and your driver will take you straight there.