Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Kooigem

The Drive from Charleroi Airport to Kooigem

Kooigem lies 107 km (67 miles) from Charleroi Airport, and the drive typically takes 1 h 15 m. The route heads north-west across Wallonia into West Flanders. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours, especially near Kortrijk, and in bad weather. If your flight lands late, your driver can still bring you straight to your door.

Meeting Point at Charleroi Airport

Your driver waits at Starbucks holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you collect your luggage. Head there and look for your name.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Groups of 5 or more can choose a private minibus. Minibuses come with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so a team, wedding party or company outing can travel together. Pick the size that matches your passenger count and luggage, and mention any extra bags when you book.

About Kooigem

Kooigem is a quiet village in West Flanders and part of the city of Kortrijk. It sits close to the French border in a rural, low-lying landscape of fields and small roads. Visitors usually come for the calm surroundings, to see family, or to attend events in the Kortrijk area. The village itself is small, so it helps to give your driver the exact street address before the trip.

Places to Stay Near Kooigem

Kooigem is a small village, so most visitors stay in nearby Kortrijk, a short drive away. Two well-known hotels there are:

• Parkhotel Kortrijk, a long-established hotel popular with business and leisure guests.
• Hotel Messeyne, a hotel in the centre of Kortrijk.

If you stay in Kortrijk, you can give your driver the hotel name as the drop-off point.