Brussels Airport (BRU)

Taxi from Brussels Airport to Brussels, fare, estimate & time

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Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels. The estimated fare to Brussels is €24-€38. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Brussels Airport is about 11 km northeast of Brussels from Brussels.

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Not just the centre

From Brussels Airport to other towns

Leuven · 15 km, ~32 min · €31-€50
Antwerp · 36 km, ~50 min · €71-€112
Charleroi · 55 km, ~76 min · €106-€169
Namur · 55 km, ~77 min · €106-€169
Ghent · 56 km, ~79 min · €108-€172

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Brussels Airport to Brussels?

Roughly €24-€38 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Brussels Airport?

Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.brusselsairport.be/en

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