For arrival in Belgium, you can choose the international airport of Brussels Zaventem. It is located just 11 km from the border of the city, several roads lead to it. Before planning a trip, buying air tickets, it is recommended to study its infrastructure, flight schedule, location on the map and find out contact information for help. You can read all this in our article.
Description of infrastructure
It has the status of civil, passenger and cargo flights are carried out here. 3 runways were built to receive aircraft. The length of the longest is 2984 m. Several hangars were built for storage and partial repair of large airliners. There is an infrastructure for servicing small aircraft – helicopters, small passenger aircraft. On the official website of Brussels Airport, you can find out the current flight schedule, cost of services.
Useful information for passengers:
- IATA: BRU, ICAO: EBBR.
- One multi-level building was built. On the ground floor there is parking, railway platforms. Duty-free, luggage reception desks, registration work above.
- For passengers, there are several cafes and restaurants; before the flight, you can buy drinks and food in duty free.
- The waiting rooms are large, there are places for people with disabilities, parents with babies.
- Medical services are working, the security system is well organized.
- The basement and first floor have a bus station, platforms for boarding express trains to Brussels.
Abelag airlines. Aviation, Brussels Airlines, Europe Air Transport, EVA Air and Jet Airways. Air ticket offices are also located here, tickets can be ordered online. Information about departures and arrivals of aircraft is displayed at several terminals, on the official website. You can find out more about tariffs, current services at the information desk.
Important: before visiting it is recommended to study the rules of conduct, baggage allowance. The latter differ depending on the chosen airline.
Location how to get there
Geographically, Brussels Airport is located in the city of Zaventem, at a distance of 11 km from the capital. For travel, you can choose one of three modes of transport – train express, bus flights or taxis. An alternative is to rent a car at the terminal building. The rental price is from 20 Euro per day, excluding fuel consumption. To do this, you need to present a driver’s license of a European standard.
How to get from the airport, tips for tourists and independent travelers:
- The SNCB platforms are located on the first floor. Trains depart to the railway stations every 15 minutes from 4:30 to 00:30. Tickets can be bought at the box office, the cost is 10.2 Euro.
- The station is located at the zero level of the terminal. Buses De are boarding at platforms A and B Lijn. Buses No. 272, 620 and 471 will take you to Avenue Leopold III. Routes No. 359 and 659 reach the Roodebeek metro station.
- The car park is located next to the exit from the Zaventem Airport terminal. The car can be booked in advance through the application or on the spot. The fare is 1.8-2.7 Euro per 1 km.
To rent a car, you can contact one of the services – Europcar, Enterprise, Avis, Sixt. They offer cars from economy to premium segment. Additionally, a car sharing service is provided, which is convenient for short trips to the city. It is possible to hire a car with a driver to travel from Brussels Zaventem International Airport.
Tip: if you are traveling with a large company, it is recommended to rent a minivan.
Brussels airport contact information
To monitor flights and search for useful information, it is recommended to go to the official website – https://www.brusselsairport.be. Here you can find your flight, check-in start time. Additionally, an online ticket purchase service is provided. There is a convenient function – analysis of terminal workload in real time. This will allow you to plan your trip and time spent in the airport building before check-in begins.
Additional information can be obtained in groups in social networks. An alternative is to call the dispatcher at 0900 700 00 or +32 2 753 77 53. The cost of 1 minute of a call in Belgium is 0.5 Euro. Additionally, on the site you can get the necessary information through the chatbot. There is an information desk in the Brussels airport building, there are several boards with flight schedules.
