Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Loonbeek

The drive from Charleroi to Loonbeek

The route covers 70 km (44 miles) and typically takes about 53 minutes. Loonbeek lies in Flemish Brabant, on the far side of Brussels from the airport. The journey therefore usually passes near the capital, and the Brussels ring can slow things down. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or late-afternoon rush hours, or if you have a tight connection to make. This is a route we drive less often than others, but it is available on request just like any other.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Look for the sign, say hello, and the driver takes you to the vehicle.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, families or small business parties, a private taxi is the simple choice: one option seats up to 3 passengers, the other up to 4. Groups that outgrow a taxi can book a private minibus. Sizes start at 8 seats and go up in steps of eight to 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your headcount and the amount of luggage you carry, and mention any bulky items when you book.

About Loonbeek

Loonbeek is a small village in the municipality of Huldenberg, in the green countryside south-east of Brussels and not far from Leuven. It is a quiet, residential place rather than a tourist hotspot, so most visitors come to see family, to attend an event or to do business in the area. Give your driver the exact street address when you book so the drop-off goes smoothly.

Where to stay near Loonbeek

Loonbeek itself is very small, and I cannot name hotels there with confidence. The nearest well-known town with a good choice of accommodation is Leuven, a short drive away. Established options there include:

• Martin's Klooster Hotel, set in a converted monastery building
• Leuven Marriott Hotel, close to the city centre
• Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, near the railway station

If you stay in Leuven, tell us the hotel name when you book and we will plan the route to that address.