From Brussels to Brussels Airport Zaventem ✈️

Flying from Brussels Airport in Zaventem and starting your trip in the city? 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 City to Brussels Airport Zaventem?

We compare the following ways to travel:

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

Comparison

Train 🚆

Pros 👍

• Frequent, direct trains from the main Brussels stations to the station right below the terminal
• No traffic on the way

Cons 👎

• You still need to get to the station first, with all your luggage
• Trains can be busy at peak times, with little room for suitcases
• You depend on the timetable, which can be tricky for very early or late flights

Bus 🚌

Pros 👍

• Regular buses from the city to the airport
• No need to drive or look for parking

Cons 👎

• The slowest option, with stops along the way
• Schedules can vary and don't always match your flight times
• Buses can be busy, with little room for suitcases

Taxi 🚕

Pros 👍

• Door to door service
• 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

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
• Drive straight from your door to the terminal, no station or transfer needed
• Travel on your own schedule, early morning flights included
• No parking ticket needed: the barrier at P1 recognises Poppy cars, and dedicated carsharing spots are waiting for you
• 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 on the Brussels ring
• During busy holiday periods, it's best to book your car in advance

Conclusion

The best way to get from Brussels City to Brussels Airport depends on what matters most to you: time, flexibility or comfort. The train is quick and direct, but you still need to get to the station and you depend on the 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, with a dedicated spot waiting for you at the terminal. Just hop in, drive and park, ready for take off.

Going to Brussels Airport with Poppy

• Arriving at Brussels Airport: Enter the P1 car park. No parking ticket needed: the barrier recognises Poppy licence plates automatically. Head up to level 3, follow the yellow Car Sharing sign and park in one of the carsharing spots.
• Departing from Brussels 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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