Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Melles

The drive from Charleroi Airport to Melles

The route covers 97 km (61 miles) and normally takes around 1 h 5 m. It is a less frequently booked transfer, but it is available on request like any other, and your driver will plan the trip around your arrival. Melles is a rural destination, so the last part of the journey runs on smaller local roads. Allow some extra time if you are travelling at rush hour or in bad weather, and if you have a fixed appointment on arrival, plan a little buffer.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option. We have taxis for 1-3 passengers and for 1-4 passengers, the latter being useful when you carry more luggage. If your party is bigger, there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 seats. Choose the size by the number of passengers and bags, such as a wedding party, a sports team or a company event. Tell us your headcount when booking so the vehicle matches your group.

Melles and where to stay

Melles is a small, quiet village in the Tournai area of Hainaut, close to the river Scheldt. It is mostly a place for visiting family, local events or a calm break in the countryside rather than for sightseeing. There are no well-known hotels in the village itself, so most visitors stay in the nearby city of Tournai. Two established options there are:

• Hôtel Cathédrale, close to the historic centre of Tournai
• Mercure Tournai, a familiar international-brand hotel in the city

Tell your driver the exact address at booking, whether it is a private home in Melles or a hotel in Tournai, so the route can be set in advance.

Meeting point

Your driver waits at Starbucks in the airport with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can head straight there once you leave the baggage hall.