Airport

OBL Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield

Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield (OBL) serves Antwerp, about 25 km east of Antwerp. 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.

IATAOBL
ICAOEBZR
ServesAntwerp
From centre25 km
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Elevation16 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield to Antwerp

The airport is about 25 km east of Antwerp, about 35 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: €50–€80.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~35 min€50–€80
Private transfer~35 minfixed upfront
Car rental~35 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From OBL 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.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Leuven43 km60 min€84–€133
Brussels54 km76 min€104–€166
Ghent76 km80 min€146–€231
Namur89 km94 min€170–€270
Liège90 km95 min€172–€273
Charleroi97 km102 min€185–€293
Bruges107 km112 min€203–€323
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Zoersel ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield

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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield to the centre of Antwerp?
Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels. The airport is about 25 km east of Antwerp, about 35 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield to Antwerp?
Roughly €50–€80 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield?
Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels.
What's the cheapest way from Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield to Antwerp?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels.
Can I get from Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield into town without a car?
Yes. Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026