From Antwerp to Charleroi Airport ✈️

Flying from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and starting your trip in Antwerp? There are several ways to get there, and on a journey this long, choosing the right one can save you a lot of time and stress.

In this article, we compare the most common options, with the pros and cons of each, so you can pick the one that fits your trip best 🛫

How to get from Antwerp to Charleroi Airport?

We compare the following ways to travel:

• Train
• Bus
• Taxi
• Your own car
• Carsharing with Poppy

Comparison

Train 🚆

Pros 👍

• Regular trains from Antwerp to Charleroi
• Sit back and relax, with no traffic on the way

Cons 👎

• There is no train station at the airport, so you still need a bus or taxi from Charleroi station
• Usually at least one transfer, which is a hassle with luggage
• You depend on the timetable, which can be tricky for early or late flights

Bus 🚌

Pros 👍

• No need to drive or look for parking
• Drops you off close to the terminal

Cons 👎

• The slowest option by far
• Schedules don't always match your flight times
• Buses can be busy, with little room for suitcases

Taxi 🚕

Pros 👍

• Door to door service, all the way from Antwerp
• Convenient if you travel with a lot of luggage

Cons 👎

• Not every taxi is up for such a long ride, especially very early in the morning
• You need to arrange a taxi again for your return trip to Antwerp

Your own car 🚙

Pros 👍

• Leave whenever you want
• Plenty of space for luggage

Cons 👎

• Finding a parking spot and walking to the terminal takes time
• Your car stays parked at the airport for your whole trip

Carsharing with Poppy 🚗

Pros 👍

• Pick up a car around the corner in Antwerp, or have one delivered to your door
• No transfers: drive straight from your door to the airport
• Travel on your own schedule, early morning flights included
• Park in the reserved Poppy spots at P EXPRESS, close to the terminal
• Plenty of room for your luggage
• No car standing still at the airport while you're away, and a Poppy can be waiting for you when you land

Cons 👎

• You need a valid driving licence and a Poppy account
• It's a longer drive, so plan some extra time for traffic around Brussels
• During busy holiday periods, it's best to book your car in advance

Conclusion

The best way to get from Antwerp to Charleroi Airport depends on what matters most to you: time, flexibility or comfort. Public transport gets you there, but with transfers and a fixed timetable, which adds up on a trip this long. A taxi takes you door to door, but you depend on availability.

Carsharing with Poppy combines the best of both: the freedom of your own car, door to door, with a reserved spot waiting for you at the terminal. Just hop in, drive and park, ready for take off.

Going to Charleroi Airport with Poppy

• Arriving at Charleroi Airport: Follow the P EXPRESS signs to find our reserved parking spots. Look for the Poppy signs marking the designated spaces.
• Departing from Charleroi Airport: The barrier recognises your licence plate. If it doesn't open, no worries: simply press the call button and the parking staff will open the barrier for Poppy cars.
• Home delivery: Choose home delivery by selecting the date, location and car model you want. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
• Book a car in advance: Easily book a car in advance in the app, so it's ready and waiting for you at the airport or in the street.

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