Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Smartflats - L42 Brussels

The drive from CRL to Smartflats - L42 Brussels

The route covers 59 km (37 miles) and typically takes about 54 minutes. Most of the journey is on motorway, so the time is fairly predictable outside peak hours. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are when traffic around Brussels slows down, so add a buffer if you have a check-in deadline, a meeting or a connection afterwards. The route is less frequently booked than the main airport runs, but it is available on request like any other, and your driver follows the best road for the traffic on the day.

Meeting Point at Charleroi Airport

Your driver waits at the Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without searching the terminal.

Choosing the right vehicle

Small parties are best served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers depending on how much luggage you carry. For bigger groups, the minibus range starts at 8 seats and continues through 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56 seats up to a 64-seat coach-size minibus. Pick the size by passenger count and add a seat or two if you travel with bulky bags, sports gear or equipment for an event.

• 1-3 or 1-4 passengers: private taxi
• 5-8 passengers: 8-seat minibus
• 9 or more passengers: 16 to 64-seat minibus, chosen by group size

Places to stay in Brussels

Smartflats - L42 Brussels offers serviced apartment-style accommodation, a good fit for stays longer than a night or two, when a kitchen and extra space are useful. If you are comparing options in the city, Brussels has several long-established hotels, including Hotel Metropole on Place de Brouckère, a landmark dating back to the 19th century, Hotel Amigo close to the Grand Place, and the Stanhope Hotel in the European Quarter. Whichever you choose, give your driver the full address at booking so the drop-off goes smoothly.

A practical tip for arrival

Before you travel, keep the apartment address and check-in details at hand, and ask your host how access works if you arrive outside normal reception hours. Self-check-in often relies on a door code or key box sent in advance, and having it ready saves time at the kerb after the 54-minute ride.