Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Petegem-aan-de-leie

Meeting Point

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

The Drive to Petegem-aan-de-leie

The route from Brussels South Charleroi Airport covers 119 km (74 miles) and typically takes 1 h 19 m. Most of the journey is on motorway, so the pace is steady once you are clear of the airport area. This is a route that is booked less often than the big city transfers, but it is available on request just like any other, and your driver will plan it for your arrival time.

Allow some extra time if you travel during the weekday morning or late afternoon rush, when traffic around Brussels and Ghent can slow things down. Bad weather can also add minutes, so it is wise not to schedule a tight appointment right after arrival.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

• Private Taxi (1-3 or 1-4 passengers): suits solo travellers, couples, and small families or colleagues with standard luggage.
• Private Minibus 8 Seats: a comfortable choice for groups of up to eight with suitcases.
• Private Minibus 16 to 64 Seats: available in steps of eight seats (16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64) for wedding parties, sports teams, company events and tour groups.

When you book, give the exact number of passengers and the amount of luggage, so the right vehicle is assigned to you.

Petegem-aan-de-leie and Where to Stay

Petegem-aan-de-leie is a village in the municipality of Deinze in East Flanders, lying along the river Leie. The surroundings are quiet and rural, with a strong cycling culture typical of this part of Flanders. I cannot confidently name long-established hotels in the village itself, so here are well-known options in the nearby city of Ghent:

• NH Gent Belfort, a hotel in the historic centre close to the Belfry.
• Hotel Gravensteen, set in a converted mansion near the Count's Castle.
• Pillows Grand Hotel Reylof, housed in an 18th-century townhouse in the old town.

If you are staying in one of these, tell us the hotel name when booking so your driver can plan the drop-off in advance.