KJK Wevelgem Airport
Wevelgem Airport (KJK) serves Bruges, about 45 km south of Bruges. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Wevelgem Airport — facts & history
We pulled Wevelgem Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9,794 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 67,013 in 2014.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Wevelgem Airport to Bruges
The airport is about 45 km south of Bruges, about 61 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels.
Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels. Estimated fare to the centre: €85–€135.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~43 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~61 min | €85–€135 | |
| Private transfer | ~61 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~61 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From KJK to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
Which way suits you from Wevelgem Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€85–€135 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Kortrijk-vevelgem ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Wevelgem Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Wevelgem Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026