Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Kester

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Kester

Kester lies 54 km (34 miles) from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, and the trip by road usually takes around 45 minutes. The route runs north through Wallonia and then into Flemish Brabant, ending in the quiet countryside west of Brussels. Kester is a rural destination, so the final stretch is on smaller local roads, which is where a driver who knows the area helps.

Allow extra time if you travel in the morning or late afternoon, when traffic around the Brussels ring can slow the journey. Bad weather can add minutes as well. If you have a tight connection or an appointment on arrival, build in a margin.

Choosing the right vehicle

The vehicle you book depends on how many people and how much luggage you have:

• Private Taxi: available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, suitable for solo travellers, couples and small families.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: for groups of up to 8 passengers, or smaller parties with extra luggage.
• Private Minibus 16, 24, 32 and 40 Seats: for wedding parties, school trips, sports teams and company outings.
• Private Minibus 48, 56 and 64 Seats: for the largest groups and events.

Kester is not one of our most frequently booked routes, but it is available on request like any other. Please tell us your group size and luggage when you book, so we can match the vehicle.

About Kester

Kester is a small village in the municipality of Gooik, in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium. It sits in the Pajottenland, a gently rolling region known for its farmland, quiet lanes and traditional lambic beer culture. Visitors usually come for the calm surroundings, for walking and cycling, or to visit family and friends. Because there are few services directly in the village, having a door-to-door transfer from the airport is convenient.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside the airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver quickly and start the trip to Kester.