Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Zingem

The Drive from Charleroi to Zingem

The route covers 120 km (75 miles) and typically takes 1 h 21 m. Most of the journey runs north through Wallonia and into East Flanders, so you cross the language border before arriving. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other, and your driver plans it as a direct trip from the terminal to your address.

Traffic around Brussels and Ghent can slow things down, especially on weekday mornings and late afternoons. If you have a train to catch, a meeting to attend or a flight to make on the way back, add a buffer to the standard driving time.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Travelling alone, as a couple or as a small family, a private taxi is the natural choice. It is available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers, so check which fits your party and your luggage. For bigger parties there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, which suit wedding guests, sports teams, company outings and tour groups heading to the area.

When you book, count your suitcases as well as your passengers. Bulky items such as pushchairs, golf bags or sports equipment are easier to handle if the driver knows about them in advance.

About Zingem

Zingem is a small municipality in East Flanders, in the countryside south of Ghent and close to Oudenaarde. It is a quiet, rural area of villages, farmland and cycling routes rather than a big tourist centre. A door-to-door transfer is practical here, since you are taken straight to your address instead of having to organise onward connections yourself.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks at Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage. Simply head there and look for your name.