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Airport Hotels Brussels
Airport Brussels-Zaventem
Brussels' main airport is Brussels Airport, (locally still
commonly referred to as Brussels National or Zaventem) (IATA
code BRU). Several major carriers operate out of the airport,
including the local Brussels Airlines.
A train (€5.10) runs every 15 mins from the airport (Level
-1) to Brussels three main stations taking 15-25 minutes with
most trains continung to other parts of Belgium. Bus 12 and
21 run every 20 to 30 minutes via metro-station Schuman (where
you can transfer to metro lines 1 and 5) to the European district
around Place de Luxembourg/Luxemburgplein. The same ticket
is valid for a total of 60 minutes on the metro, buses or
trams into the centre from the moment it is validated as you
get on the bus. The buses depart from level 0. €3 from the
vending machine next to the bus stop, or €5 on board.
A taxi to the centre costs around €35. Taxis bleus/blauw
(blue): +32 (0)2 268 0000, Taxis Autolux: +32 (0)2 411 4142,
Taxis verts/groen (green): +32 (0)2 349 4949. Beware of "waiting"
charges if your flight is delayed and you pre-ordered a cab,
some companies charge you parking fees + €25-30/h for waiting.
Always confirm the final charge with your driver before getting
in the car.
Brussels Airport has a luggage locker service (Level 0) where
you can leave luggage for a fixed duration. The lockers say
that you will have to retrieve your bags within 72 hours or
else they will be removed. But they are actually moved to
the room next door and stored until you retrieve them. This
is a useful facility for people wanting to stow away big suitcases
somewhere safe. The rate is €7.50 per day. You need to pay
in coins, a change machine is nearby.
Several budget airlines, including Ryanair and Wizzair fly
to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (IATA code CRL). This
airport is south of Brussels and one hour away from Brussels
Midi/Zuid Station at the city centre by shuttle bus (€13 one
way, €22 return). This shuttle bus only runs every 30mins,
and unless you want to spend a good 40mins in the queue to
purchase a ticket, it would be advisable to purchase your
ticket online before you arrive Otherwise you can go by train
to Charleroi Sud station and then by TEC Bus A (€2.70 one
way) direct from Station to the airport. (A combined train+bus
ticket from or to Brussels can be obtained for €11.30 at the
train station or from the TEC vending machine at the airport).
You can also get a taxi from the airport to the city centre,
but this will cost a fixed price of approximately €90.
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