Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Ixelles

The drive from Charleroi to Ixelles

The route covers 59 km (37 miles) and typically takes around 53 minutes. You travel north from Charleroi towards the Brussels region and finish in the south-eastern part of the capital. Ixelles is a busy, built-up municipality, so the last part of the trip is usually slower than the motorway section.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage and walked into the arrivals area.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you have a larger party or a lot of luggage, private minibuses start at 8 seats and go up in steps through 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56 seats to 64 seats. This makes the route workable for tour groups, school trips, conference delegates and wedding parties alike. Pick the size by passenger count plus bags, not passengers alone.

Ixelles as a destination

Ixelles is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region. It is known for its lively student atmosphere near the university campus, the Matonge quarter, the ponds of Ixelles and the busy cafe streets around Place Flagey. Many streets here are narrow and lined with parked cars, so give your driver the exact address or nearest landmark before arrival.

Timing your journey

Allow extra time if you travel into Brussels during the morning or evening rush hours. Traffic around the capital can add noticeable delays on the final stretch. If you have a connection, an event or a check-in deadline in Ixelles, plan a comfortable buffer beyond the usual 53 minutes.