OST Ostend-Bruges International Airport
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) serves Bruges, about 25 km west 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.
Ostend-Bruges International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Ostend-Bruges International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 386,387 passengers in 2023, against a peak of 457,644 in 2019.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Ostend-Bruges International Airport to Bruges
The airport is about 25 km west of Bruges, 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: €51–€80.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~25 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~35 min | €51–€80 | |
| Private transfer | ~35 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~35 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From OST 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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€51–€80 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 Ostend ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Ostend-Bruges International Airport
Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:
- Liège LGG
Airlines here: Harmony Airways
Left luggage & lost and found at Ostend-Bruges International 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 Ostend-Bruges International 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