Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Ypres

The drive from Charleroi to Ypres

The journey from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ypres covers 152 km (95 miles) and typically takes 1 h 36 m. You travel from the Walloon side of the country towards the far west of Flanders, close to the French border. Because the trip is a long one, it is worth allowing some extra time if you have a fixed appointment, a ferry or a tour booking. Heavy traffic, roadworks or poor weather can add to the usual driving time. Your driver takes you directly to your address, so there are no transfers or timetables to work around.

Meeting point at the airport

Once you have collected your luggage, head to Starbucks, which is easy to find inside the airport. Your driver will be waiting there with a personalised name sign.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Groups travelling to Ypres for a battlefield tour, a school trip or a commemorative visit can book a private minibus. Minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so you can pick the size that matches your party and its luggage. If you are unsure which option suits you, choose by the number of passengers and bags you will have on the day.

Ypres as a destination

Ypres (Ieper in Dutch) is a small city in West Flanders best known for its role in the First World War. Its historic centre was rebuilt after the war, and the Cloth Hall on the Grote Markt is its most recognisable landmark. The Menin Gate memorial hosts the Last Post ceremony every evening at 8 pm, and the In Flanders Fields Museum is housed in the Cloth Hall. Many visitors use Ypres as a base for exploring the surrounding battlefields, cemeteries and memorials.

Where to stay in Ypres

Ypres has a good choice of established hotels close to the centre. Well-known names include:

• Hotel Ariane, a popular hotel a short walk from the Grote Markt
• Albion Hotel, a long-standing option close to the old town and the railway station
• Hotel Regina, a traditional hotel in the town centre

Give your driver the exact hotel name and address when you book, and the transfer will end right at the entrance.