Taxi Bruges to Brussels Airport

Bruges, the pearl of West Flanders and one of Europe'​s best-preserved medieval cities, is located 100 kilometers from Brussels-Zaventem Airport. This transfer is particularly popular with international tourists visiting Bruges before or after a flight, as well as Bruges residents traveling from Brussels Airport. Taxis offer the most comfortable and direct way to connect these two destinations.

Bruges - Brussels Airport Rates

The fixed rate for a taxi from Bruges to Zaventem ranges between €180 and €220 for approximately 1h15 journey. From Bruges historic center (Markt, Burg), expect €185-215. From Bruges station (near 't Zand), rates are €180-210. For Sint-Andries and Sint-Michiels in the south, expect €185-220, and for Assebroek in the east, €180-215.

Peripheral areas benefit from adjusted rates: Damme in the northeast (110 km) €195-230, Zeebrugge port (115 km) €200-240, and Blankenberge on the coast (120 km) €210-250. We offer a same-day return package with 20% discount, particularly advantageous for business travelers with morning flight from Zaventem and evening return to Bruges.

Routes and Optimized Itineraries

The main route takes the E40 Bruges-Brussels for the entire distance (100 km), a direct route taking 70-80 minutes under normal conditions. During Brussels peak hours (7:30-9:30am, 5-7pm), add 15-25 minutes for traffic on the R0 Ring. For early departures (before 6am) or late departures (after 9pm), the journey takes only 65 minutes thanks to minimal traffic on E40 and R0.

From Bruges center, access to E40 via Bruges-Centrum exit takes 5-10 minutes. Toll costs are included in our rates. An alternative via Ghent (E40 then change) exists but adds 15 minutes without advantage. Our drivers use Waze and Google Maps real-time to bypass E40 accidents, sometimes taking N9 via Aalst as alternative if E40 is blocked.

Bruges and its Neighborhoods

Our service covers all of Bruges and its region. In the historic center, we provide pickups in front of charming hotels of Burg, Markt, and along canals (Groenerei, Dijver). Residential neighborhoods like Sint-Pieters in the south, Magdalena in the west and Dudzele in the north all benefit from quick access to E40.

For peripheral hotels (Olympia zone, around Jan Breydel stadium), motorway access is immediate (2-3 min). Tourist areas like the Beguinage and Minnewater are 5 minutes from departure to E40. For cruise passengers disembarking in Zeebrugge, we offer direct service to Zaventem (1h30, €200-240) without passing through Bruges center.

Timing and Organization

For a flight from Zaventem, depart from Bruges 3h30 before international flights and 3h before Schengen flights, accounting for 75 min journey + 10 min margin. During tourist weekends (Easter, summer, Christmas), add 15 minutes to exit Bruges center if your hotel is near Markt. Our drivers know alternative routes to avoid extended pedestrian zones in the center.

Our service is particularly appreciated for very early flights: departure from Bruges at 4am for a 7am flight from Zaventem. The night journey takes only 65 minutes and avoids all stress of train connections at impossible hours. For late returns (Zaventem arrival after 10pm), taxi is often the only viable option as trains to Bruges become sparse after 11pm.

Comparison with Train

The Bruges-Brussels Airport train officially takes 70-90 minutes (via Ghent or Brussels) for €15-18. In reality: 10 min taxi to station + 10 min train wait + 80 min journey + 5 min walk Zaventem = 105 minutes minimum. With connections, easily count 2h door-to-door. Direct taxi takes 75 min, 30 minutes less.

For a family of 4 people (€60-72 by train), taxi (€185-215) costs €28-38 more per person but offers total comfort: luggage in trunk, departure from your hotel, arrival at your terminal. For tourists with suitcases after several days in Bruges, this difference is minimal compared to comfort. Couples (€30-36 by train vs €92-107 by taxi) save €60 but lose time and comfort - each choice according to priorities.

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