From Brussels to Antwerp Airport ✈️

Flying from Antwerp Airport and starting your trip in Brussels? There are several ways to get there, and choosing the right one can save you 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 Brussels to Antwerp Airport?

We compare the following ways to travel:

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

Comparison

Train 🚆

Pros 👍

• Frequent trains from Brussels to Antwerp Central Station
• 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 for the last part of the trip
• Dragging your luggage through two stations takes time and effort
• You depend on the timetable, which can be tricky for early or late flights

Bus 🚌

Pros 👍

• No need to drive or look for parking
• Stops close to the airport

Cons 👎

• The slowest option by far, often with a transfer on the way
• 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 Brussels
• Help with your luggage and no parking to think about

Cons 👎

• You depend on availability, especially very early in the morning
• You need to arrange a taxi again for your return trip to Brussels

Your own car 🚙

Pros 👍

• Leave whenever you want
• Plenty of space for luggage

Cons 👎

• Finding a parking spot at the airport can take time
• Your car stays parked at the airport for your whole trip

Carsharing with Poppy 🚗

Pros 👍

• Pick up a car around the corner in Brussels, 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 dedicated Poppy spots at the airport, no searching required
• 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
• At rush hour, plan some extra time for traffic between Brussels and Antwerp
• During busy holiday periods, it's best to book your car in advance

Conclusion

The best way to get from Brussels to Antwerp Airport depends on what matters most to you: time, flexibility or comfort. Public transport gets you there, but with at least one transfer and a fixed timetable. 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, without the hassle of leaving it at the airport. Just hop in, drive and park, ready for take off.

Going to the airport with Poppy

• Arriving at Antwerp Airport: Simply follow the signs to Indigo Premium Parking. You'll find the spots marked with Poppy parking panels.
• 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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