Brussels Airport to Ostend by taxi
From arrivals to your door — and back for your flight.
Ostend is 125 km from Brussels Airport (Zaventem) and 164 km from Charleroi Airport. We track your flight, meet you in the arrivals hall with your name, and drive you straight to your address in Ostend — at any hour.
Distance and journey time to Ostend
Terminal to city centre. The first time is for a clear road (at night), the second for rush hour.
Your drop-off in Ostend
We drive to Ostend's seafront, station or harbour, and along the coast: Bredene, De Haan, Middelkerke. It's a cross-country trip, so we plan with a margin for the Brussels ring.
Flying out of Belgium from Ostend?
For a 6 am flight from Brussels Airport, if your airline asks you to be there 2 hours early, we leave Ostend around 2:15 am.For a 6:30 am flight from Charleroi, leave around 2:15 am.
These are guidelines: we set the exact time with you when booking, based on your address and airline.
When you land: we're waiting
We track your flight: early or late, the driver works to the actual landing time and waits in the arrivals hall with your name. Then straight to Ostend, to your door.
Taxi or train?
Ostend is at the end of the line: the train from Brussels Airport runs via Ghent and Bruges, direct at some hours, otherwise with a change, for well over an hour and a half. Late at night, with holiday luggage or as a group, a taxi avoids all that.
The right vehicle
Saloon or van
Saloon for 1 to 4 passengers and their luggage; van for up to 7 passengers on request; minibus for a group, depending on availability.
Wheelchair
Ramp-equipped vehicle, wheelchair secured with straps, no surcharge.
Driver confirmed by SMS
Driver confirmation before pickup. Pay by card or cash.
VAT invoice
For business travel: invoice in your company's name.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a taxi from Brussels Airport to Ostend? +
About 125 km via the E40: 1 h 30 to 2 h 25 depending on the time of day. At night, expect the shorter time.
And from Charleroi Airport to Ostend? +
About 164 km via the E40, R0 et A54: 1 h 55 to 2 h 40 depending on traffic.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late? +
We track your flight and the driver works to the actual landing time, waiting in the arrivals hall with your name.
How much is a taxi from Brussels Airport to Ostend? +
The price depends on your exact address, the time, the airport and the vehicle. We give it to you before the ride, on the phone or when we confirm your booking.
Can you take a family or a wheelchair? +
Yes: a van for up to 7 passengers on request, child seats on request, and a ramp-equipped vehicle for a wheelchair, no surcharge.
Your next ride. No surprises.
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