Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Watou

The drive from Charleroi to Watou

Watou lies 164 km (102 miles) from Charleroi Airport Brussels South, and the drive typically takes 1 h 46 m. The route leads across Belgium to the far west of the country, close to the French border. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, so your driver plans it specifically for your arrival. Allow some extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour, or in poor weather, as motorway traffic can add to the journey.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers and couples, a Private Taxi for 1-3 passengers is the simplest option, while the 1-4 passenger taxi gives a little more room for luggage. Groups can choose a Private Minibus with 8 seats. For bigger parties, such as a wedding, a choir trip or a company outing, minibuses are available with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your headcount and the amount of luggage you carry.

About Watou

Watou is a small village in West Flanders, part of the municipality of Poperinge. It sits in the hop-growing countryside right on the French border. The village is known for its Sint-Bernardus brewery and for the Watou poetry summer, an art and poetry event. Expect a quiet rural setting rather than a busy town centre, so it helps to have the exact address of your destination ready.

Where to stay near Watou

Watou itself is small, and I cannot name long-established hotels there with confidence. The nearest town with well-known accommodation is Poperinge, a short drive away. Two familiar names there are:

• Talbot House, the historic house and guesthouse known from the First World War.
• Hotel Amfora, a hotel on the town's main square.

Tell us the address when you book and the driver will take you there directly.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you at Starbucks inside Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Head there after baggage reclaim and look for your name.