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Brussels Airport Guide (BRU)

Airport info
Code: bru
Address:
B-Zaventem, Brussels, Belgium
Location:

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) northeast of Brussels.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +32
Telephone:
02 753 7753.
Timezone: GMT +1:00
Brussels Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Brussels Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Construction of a new terminal facility for low-cost airlines has been put on indefinite hold.

Information: 

An airport information desk is available in the Departures area. There is also an Information Call Center (tel: 02 753 7753 or 09 007 0000).

Website: 
www.brusselsairport.be
Driving directions: 

The airport is easily accessible from both the Brussels inner and outer ring road (follow signs for the Airport or Zaventem).

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Airport City Express trains to the city go to Brussels' three main stations (Gare Centrale, Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi: journey time 20-25 minutes). Direct trains are also available to Ghent, De Panne, Leuven, Landen and Quiévrain/Quévy. Further information is available from Belgian Railways (tel: 02 528 2828; www.b-rail.be).

Public transport road: 

Bus: De Lijn (tel: 07 022 0200; www.delijn.be) buses serve Brussels North station and routes throughout Flanders. MIVB/STIB buses (tel: 07 023 2000; www.stib.be) link the airport to NATO, the European Commission area and the city centre.
Coach: Scheduled coaches run to Antwerp (journey time: 45 minutes) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in association with Sri Lankan Airlines. (tel: 05 233 4000; www.airportexpress.be).

Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall. TaxiHendriks (tel: 02 752 9800) has taxis for wheelchair users.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Facilities include a bank and post office, bureaux de change and ATMs. Mobile telephones can be hired from Locaphone in the Arrivals hall. Internet, data ports for laptops and Wireless Internet connection are available at the Communications Center in the Arrivals hall.

Food: 

There are several bars, cafés, restaurants and vending machines available.

Shopping: 

There is a wide variety of shops, including duty-free.

Luggage: 

There are left-luggage lockers on Level 0, plus some smaller ones in the shopping area of Pier A. Passengers should contact the airport authority (tel: 02 753 6820) for lost property. There is a baggage wrapping service available on Level 3.

Other: 

Baby-changing facilities are situated throughout the terminal building. There is a pharmacy open seven days a week, a travel agency, and multi-denominational places of worship.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

The Regus Skyport Meeting Centre (tel: 02 714 0200; www.regus.be) offers 10 meeting rooms, secretarial services and Internet connection. Three additional rooms are available at the Brucargo complex. The Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel (tel: 02 710 8000; www.starwoodhotels.com), adjacent to the terminal, has a conference centre, business centre and banqueting rooms.

Disabled facilities: 

Disabled toilets, lifts and ramps are available. Assistance between transportation and check-in is offered by Airport Caddy (tel: 02 753 2212; www.airportcaddy.be), and should be ordered at least 36 hours in advance. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel and arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance. There is a designated pick-up and drop-off zone for disabled passengers. Front Park 1 and 2 both provide disabled parking spaces.

Car parking: 

There are 12,500 parking spaces available within walking distance of the terminal. Both short- and long-term parking is available 24 hours a day. NV Interparking SA (tel: 02 715 2110; www.interparking.com) offers three car parks with direct access to the terminal, the new P3 car park being allocated for long-term stays. The Lock Park (tel: 02 715 2128) has security long-term parking facilities and is located next to the terminal, while Q-Park Car Hotel (tel: 02 753 0110; www.carhotel.be) provides a shuttle service to/from the terminal, as well as a valet service. Spaces in the Car Hotel should be reserved 48 hours in advance. VIP parking is also available in the terminal building (tel: 02 715 2123).

Car rental: 

Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt are represented at the airport, with desks located in the Arrivals hall.

Airport hotels

There are numerous hotels near Brussels Airport. Hotel reservations can be made in the Arrivals hall.

Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport

Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport is located 5 minutes from the airport by shuttle bus. The hotel has an on-site business centre, conference facilities, a health and fitness club and a restaurant.

Telephone: 02 416 3333.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport is a 10-minute drive from the airport and the hotel provides a free shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. Other facilities include a business centre and a health and fitness club.

Telephone: 02 725 3380.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Hotel Formule 1 Brussels Airport

Hotel Formule 1 Brussels Airport is located near the airport and has parking and Wi-Fi Internet facilities available (at an additional cost).

Telephone: 02 725 6900.
Website:
www.hotelformule1.com
Mercure Brussels Airport

The 113-room Mercure Brussels Airport provides on-site dining options, a fitness centre, self-serve business facilities and the hotel also runs a free shuttle bus service.

Telephone: 02 726 7335.
Website:
www.mercure.com
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

Located seconds from Brussels Airport, the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel provides accommodation, dining facilities and extensive conference facilities within easy reach of the terminals.

Telephone: 02 710 8000.
Website:
www.starwoodhotels.com
Sofitel Brussels Europe

The 5-star Sofitel Brussels hotel is a short drive from Brussels Airport and has a restaurant, bar and extensive meeting/conference facilities.

Telephone: 02 235 5100.
Website:
www.sofitel.com
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