Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Gontrode

The drive from Charleroi to Gontrode

The transfer covers 97 km (60 miles) and typically takes 1 h 4 m. Gontrode is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but the trip is available on request just like any other route. The road leads north through central Belgium towards the Ghent area, so heavy traffic around Brussels or Ghent can add time during the morning and evening rush hours. If you have a fixed appointment, a connecting train or an event, it is sensible to plan a comfortable buffer.

Choosing the right vehicle

For smaller parties there are two private taxi options: one for 1-3 passengers and one for 1-4 passengers. Bigger groups can choose from private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. When you book, count your luggage as well as your passengers, since suitcases, sports equipment or wedding items take up space. If you are on the border between two sizes, pick the larger one for a more relaxed ride.

Gontrode and where to stay

Gontrode is a small village in the municipality of Melle in East Flanders, close to the city of Ghent. It is a quiet, residential and green setting rather than a tourist centre, which is why most visitors look to Ghent for a hotel. Well-known options there include the NH Gent Belfort, the Marriott Ghent and Hotel Erasmus. All are in Ghent, not in Gontrode itself, and Ghent is only a short drive from the village.

Meeting Point

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