Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Veldegem

The drive from Charleroi to Veldegem

Veldegem lies 149 km (93 miles) from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, and the trip typically takes 1 h 34 m by road. The route crosses much of Belgium from south to north-west, so it is a proper cross-country transfer rather than a short hop. This route is booked less often than the big city runs, but it is available on request just like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during weekday rush hours, when the ring roads around Brussels and the approaches to West Flanders can slow down noticeably. Bad weather can add to the journey as well, so it is sensible not to plan a tight appointment right after arrival.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at the Starbucks in Charleroi Airport holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice: one version seats up to 3 passengers and another up to 4, which helps if you carry extra luggage. Groups that outgrow a taxi can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size by counting both passengers and bags, and choose the next category up if you are close to the limit. That way everyone travels comfortably over the 1 h 34 m ride.

About Veldegem

Veldegem is a small village in West Flanders and part of the municipality of Zedelgem. The surroundings are flat, green and typically Flemish, with farmland, quiet lanes and cycling routes. It is a peaceful base rather than a tourist centre, and the historic city of Bruges lies close by.

Places to stay near Veldegem

Veldegem itself has very little in the way of well-known hotels, so most visitors stay in Bruges, the nearest major town. Long-established options there include:

• Hotel Die Swaene, a historic canal-side hotel in the old centre
• Hotel de Orangerie, set in a former convent beside a canal
• Dukes' Palace Bruges, a hotel housed in a former palace building

Tell us the exact address when you book, and the driver will take you directly to your door.