Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Knokke

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can walk straight over without searching the terminal.

The Drive from Charleroi to Knokke

The route covers 169 km (106 miles) and normally takes 1 h 49 m. It leads you from the Walloon south of Belgium across the country to the Flemish coast, close to the Dutch border. Allow extra time on Friday afternoons, during the morning and evening rush around Brussels, and on sunny summer weekends, when traffic towards the coast builds up. Because this is a long transfer, it helps to give your driver an accurate arrival time, so the pickup runs smoothly even if your flight lands late.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families are well served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For bigger parties, private minibuses start at 8 seats and go up to 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. That range covers wedding guests, sports teams, school trips and company groups heading for the coast. Choose the size that leaves room for everyone's luggage, since beach holidays often mean extra bags.

Knokke as a Destination

Knokke is part of the municipality of Knokke-Heist and is Belgium's best-known upmarket seaside resort. It is famous for its long sandy beach, the elegant Zoute district, art galleries and fashionable shops along Lippenslaan. The Zwin nature reserve lies just beside the Dutch border, making it a pleasant outing away from the seafront.

Where to Stay in Knokke

Knokke has a long hotel tradition. Established names include:

• Hotel Memling, a long-standing seaside hotel in the centre of Knokke
• Manoir du Dragon, a well-known boutique hotel in the Zoute area
• Hotel Georges, a familiar address close to the seafront

Share the exact hotel name with us when booking, and the driver will take you to the entrance.