Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Smetlede

The drive from Charleroi to Smetlede

The transfer covers 88 km (55 miles) and typically takes 1 h 4 m. Smetlede lies in East Flanders, so the route leads north from the Walloon airport and across the Brussels region. Traffic around Brussels is the main variable. On weekday mornings and late afternoons it is sensible to allow extra time, especially if you have a fixed appointment, a ferry or a ceremony to reach. Outside those peaks the journey tends to run close to the standard time.

This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request just like any other. Your driver knows the way, so you can simply sit back after your flight.

Choosing the right vehicle

For smaller parties there are two private taxi options: one for 1-3 passengers and one for 1-4 passengers. Pick the 1-3 option if you are travelling light, and the 1-4 option if you want a fourth seat. Groups, families with plenty of luggage or wedding and event parties can choose a private minibus. Capacities start at 8 seats and go up in steps through 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56, to 64 seats. Choose the size that matches your headcount and bags, and let us know about any child seats or bulky items when you book.

About Smetlede

Smetlede is a small village in the municipality of Lede, in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The surrounding countryside is flat and green, with quiet residential streets and farmland, and the towns of Aalst and Ghent are within easy reach. Because it is a small place, a door-to-door transfer is often the simplest way to arrive. Please give the full street address when booking so the driver can take you straight to the right door.

Meeting point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks inside Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. It is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can head there directly.