Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Houtave

The drive from Charleroi to Houtave

Houtave lies 159 km (99 miles) from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, and the drive usually takes around 1 h 41 m. The route crosses much of Belgium from south to the northwest, so it is a fairly long transfer after a flight. Traffic around Brussels and Ghent can slow things down at rush hours, and in busy holiday periods the coast roads fill up as well. If you have a fixed appointment or a check-in deadline, allow some extra time. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other.

Meeting Point at Charleroi Airport

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

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, families and small parties, a private taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with more people or carry a lot of luggage, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Tell us your passenger count and luggage when booking, and we will assign a suitable vehicle for the trip.

About Houtave and where to stay nearby

Houtave is a small village in the municipality of Zuienkerke in West Flanders. It sits in the flat polder landscape close to the Belgian coast and not far from Bruges. It is a quiet place, so most visitors use it as a base for countryside walks, cycling and day trips to the coast or Bruges.

I cannot name well-known hotels in Houtave itself with confidence. The nearest major town for accommodation is Bruges, where long-established options include:

• Hotel de Tuilerieën, a historic hotel near the Dijver canal
• Hotel Navarra, a traditional hotel in the old town
• Dukes' Palace, a hotel set in a former palace building in the centre

If your final address is a holiday rental or a private home in Houtave, send the exact address ahead of time so the driver can plan the final stretch on the smaller village roads.