Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Hombeek

The Drive from Charleroi to Hombeek

The route covers 89 km (56 miles) and usually takes around 1 h 4 m. Most of the journey runs on motorways heading north past the Brussels region, so the driving itself is straightforward. Traffic around Brussels can slow things down at the usual morning and evening rush hours, so it is sensible to add a buffer if you have a tight appointment, a ferry or a connecting flight at the other end.

Hombeek is not a route we see booked every day, but it is available on request just like any other, and your driver will plan the trip around your arrival time.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in the arrivals area with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can walk straight there without searching.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For small parties, a private taxi is the simplest choice, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. Four people with a normal amount of luggage will be more comfortable in the 4-passenger car than in a tightly packed smaller one, so choose according to bags as well as headcount.

Larger parties, such as families travelling together, wedding guests, school trips or company teams, can book a private minibus. The available sizes are:

• 8 seats
• 16 seats
• 24 seats
• 32 seats
• 40 seats
• 48 seats
• 56 seats
• 64 seats

If your group sits between two sizes, take the larger one. It leaves room for suitcases, strollers or sports equipment.

About Hombeek

Hombeek is a village in the province of Antwerp, in Flanders, and forms part of the city of Mechelen. It lies between Brussels and Antwerp, in a quiet, mostly residential setting with fields and green spaces nearby. Mechelen's historic centre, with its cathedral and its well-known cathedral tower, is a short drive away. Because Hombeek is small, it is best to give your driver the exact street address when you book, so the drop-off is right at your door.