Brussels, Belgium — Airports
Brussels International
- Airport Code
- BRU
- Full Airport Name
- Brussels International Airport
- Location
- The airport is located eight miles (13km) northeast of the city center.
- Time Zone
- GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +32 (0)2 753 7753.
- Ground Transport
- The train station is located on the lower level (1st Floor). There is a train shuttle service from the airport to the North, South and Central stations of Brussels. The shuttle runs every 15-20 minutes and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. It operates between 5.30am and 12.20am from the airport and costs EUR2.60. A bus station is below the Arrivals hall. The #12 bus on weekdays before 8pm and the #21 at all other times takes passengers to the European Quarter of the city and costs EUR3. There are also buses that serve Brussels Airport to Antwerp;. An airport bus link also operates between the Brussels railway lines and the airport (Tel. +32 70 22 02 00). There are licensed metered taxis available outside the Arrivals hall; the 30-minute journey to Brussels costs around EUR35 (Tel: +32 2 752 98 00).
- Car Rental
- Major car hire companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Budget and Hertz; their desks are in the Arrivals hall.
- Airport Taxis
- From Brussels International Airport metered taxis available outside the arrivals hall. The drive takes 30-minute journey to Brussels city center and costs around US$44. Licensed Taxis are recommended and can be recognized by a blue and yellow sign.
- Airport Facilities
- Airport facilities include ATMs and bureau de change, a post office, duty-free shops, cafes/restaurants, a beauty shop, a Communications Center with Internet access, religious services, train information and reservation, travel agency, and luggage lockers. There is also a mobile phone rental office and Wireless LAN hotspot service.
- Car Parking
- Both long- and short-term parking are available 24 hours. NV Interparking SA operates parking facilities for more than 9,000 vehicles next to the terminal. Car Hotel provides long-term parking facilities close to the E19, and a free shuttle service to the passenger terminal every 10 minutes.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.brusselsairport.be
Antwerp International
- Airport Code
- ANR
- Full Airport Name
- Antwerpen International Airport
- Location
- The airport is located one mile (2km) east of Antwerp.
- Time Zone
- GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +32 (0)3 285 6500.
- Ground Transport
- Bus 14 leaves for Antwerp Central Station regularly. Taxis are available outside arrivals.
- Car Rental
- Avis and Hertz operate from the airport.
- Airport Facilities
- Airport facilities include a bank, restaurant, duty-free and a business center.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.antwerpairport.be
Charleroi Airport
- Airport Code
- CRL
- Full Airport Name
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Location
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport is 28.5 miles (46km) from the city.
- Time Zone
- GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
- Phone Number
- +32 71 251 211
- Ground Transport
- There is access to Brussels from Charleroi Brussels South airport by car, train or shuttle coach. The highway network connects the airport to northern France and the Netherlands.
- Car Rental
- Rental companies include Avis, Europcar and Hertz.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis are always available outside the passenger terminal and may offer a fixed price to certain destinations. The pick-up charge is EUR2.40 during the day and EUR4.20 at night. After this, it is between EUR1.20 and EUR2.40 per kilometer. The city is about a half hour drive from the airport.
- Airport Facilities
- There is a tourist help desk in the arrivals terminal. Other facilities include shops, bars and restaurants, first aid and baby/parent rooms, travel agent and Internet stands, a VIP lounge and a well equipped business center. There is a bank, a bureau de change and several ATMs. Facilities for the disabled are also good.
- Car Parking
- Long-term and short-term parking are available at the airport.
- Departure Tax
- EUR3.49
- Website
- www.charleroi-airport.com
