Popular Airport | Rotterdam The Hague Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 120 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Brussels City Center
Brussels Airport
Taxi, train, bus, shuttle service, bicycle, limousine and car rental are among the transportation alternatives you can prefer to reach Brussels Airport, which is 6 kilometers away from the city center.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is the fastest option to get to the airport from Brussels city center. You can reach the airport quickly thanks to the taxis you can take from many points in the city. You can easily understand the licensed taxis thanks to their blue and yellow emblems and prefer this alternative thanks to its fast travel advantage although it is a costly option.
Train
Train is one of the affordable options you can prefer to get to Brussels Airport. You can easily get to Brussels Airport by the trains you can take at many stations in the city center.
Bus
Bus is another transportation alternative you can prefer. You can also reach the airport by bus, which is another economical transportation option. It is possible to get to the airport in a short time and in the most economical way by bus you can take from anywhere in the city.
Shuttle Services
Going to the airport by the shuttles provided by your hotel is also at your service as another transportation option. You can reach the airport in a short time by taking the advantage of the private shuttle service.
Limousine
You can make a very comfortable and unique journey to the airport by the limousines you have rented from the limousine rental offices in the city center. Direct Way and Modern Car are among the limo rental companies you can benefit from this service.
Rent a car
Car rental is another transportation option that can be preferred by those who want to make a comfortable and free journey. You can reach Brussels Airport comfortably in a short time by the car you can rent from the car rental companies in the city center. It is possible to rent a car with or without a driver. Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty are among the car rental companies you can prefer.
Airport Information
Brussels Airport, the 23rd busiest airport in Europe, is located 6 kilometers away from the city center of Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Both domestic and international flights are arranged at Brussels Airport, which provides air transportation service in the civilian category.
The terminal buildings of Brussels Airport have restaurants, bars and shopping stores in addition to numerous services.
Brussels and More Desigual, Epicure, Hugo Boss, Massimo Dutti, Precious Time, Sarah Pacini, Summer Time, The Gift Box, Fashion, La Perla, Relay, Samsonite, Victoria’s Secret, Candy’s Corner and Connections are some of the shopping stores at the airport.
Among the eating and drinking places at the airport are Belle&Belge, Delifrance, Java Coffee Bar, Quick, Sapore, Starbucks, Wing Tips, Brussels Plaza, Grabandlfy, Seafood&Wine Bar, Welcome Bar, Belgorama, Leffe Bar, Rouge and Black Pearls.
South Charleroi Airport
There are various transportation alternatives to get to South Charleroi Airport, which is the second most important airport in Brussels, Belgium's capital city. Taxi, bus, train and shuttle services are some of these options. In addition, you can also prefer to get to the airport by renting a car or by your own car thanks to the car park at the airport.
Taxi
You can reach South Charleroi Airport by taxi, which is a costly but fast and comfortable option. You can get a taxi from anywhere in the city and arrive at the airport quickly. You can visit the airport's website to get information about the taxi fares.
Train
Train is an affordable option for you to reach South Charleroi Airport. You can get to the airport in an economical and comfortable way by train you can take from many parts of the city thanks to many train stations.
Bus
Buses are another option you can prefer as an economical means of transportation. Although it takes a long time to get to the airport by bus, this option stands out as an economical alternative. You can visit the airport's website to get information about the departure points of the buses.
Shuttle Services
Another alternative you can prefer for transportation to the airport is the shuttle services offered by hotels. If your hotel provides shuttle service, you can take advantage of this transfer service to arrive at South Charleroi Airport comfortably.
Rent a car
Renting a car is one of the options you can prefer to reach the airport. You can comfortably and quickly get to the airport by car you can rent from the offices of car rental companies in the city center. It is possible to reach the airport in a very comfortable way by renting a car with or without a driver.
Airport Information
Numerous services are available for you in the terminal buildings of South Charleroi Airport, the second international airport of Brussels.
At the airport, there are internet access, ATMs, bank offices, lounges and conference halls as well as eating and drinking places. There are also many hotels around the airport in addition to a gas station for those traveling by car.
Among the stores you can do shopping at the airport are Duty-Free, Jet Air Travel Agency, Leonidas, Louis Delhaize, Airport News and Alpha Airport in Store. Jupiter Bar, Paul, Meli-Melo, Oui Shop, Le Chariot, Le Bar Leffe, Guapa and Frit’R are the eating and drinking places you can enjoy your time. In addition to these services, ATMs are also available at the airport.
Transportation to Rotterdam City Center from Airport
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
There are many ways to get to the city center from Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Immediately after landing, you can see the shuttle, bus and taxi stops right next to the exit. There are also car rental companies that you can easily access within the airport. Public transportation cards used by the Dutch are not usable by the visitors unfortunately. If the visitors want to use public transport, they can buy standard one-way tickets, or if they use public transport frequently, they can get a visitors’ card validity for 4 or 5 years. It is possible to get these cards from the newsagent at the airport. In order to use these cards for train travel, extra credit is required. Transportation is free for children between 0-3 years old.
If you have any questions about public transport, you can contact the information center within the airport.
Bus
There are three different bus companies in Rotterdam; RET, ARRIVA and Conexxion. Among these, the most widely used company is RET. Although these companies commonly use the same bus stops, it is not possible to transfer between buses from different companies. If you turn left at the exit of the airport, you can reach the departure point of the services within a short walking distance.
The bus number 3, departing from this point, arrives at the center of Rotterdam in about twenty-five minutes. The bus is moving every ten minutes during the day and every half an hour during the evening hours. If you want to buy a single ticket, you can get the ticket from the bus driver. Other RET buses passing through the city center include bus number 38 travelling between Schiedam Center and Kerkhoflaan, bus number 40 from the city center to Delft Buffer station and bus number 44 from Zentral to Zuidplein.
It is possible to reach many other bus services from the central districts of the city. There are also night busses called BOB-bus providing access to well-known entertainment centers of the city operating on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Shuttle
Shuttle number 50, departing from the same point, takes you to Meijersplein metro station in about ten minutes. The shuttle departs every half an hour, both during the day and in the evening.
Metro
The metro is the most widespread and most widely used alternative for transportation within the city and to neighboring cities. Metro provides access to every corner of the city from the city center. Once you reach the Meijersplein metro station from the airport, you can reach The Hague in about twenty-five minutes using the E-line.
The E line provides transportation between Rotterdam and The Hague city centers. From the city center of Rotterdam you can reach the Beurs, Slinge, Rhoon, Tussenwater and Spijkenisse centers with the D line in the direction of De Akkers. You can transfer from the Beurs station to lines A, B and C.
You can transfer to C line from the D line and reach the direction of De Terp or De Akkers following Parkweg, Troelstralaan, Vijfsluzien and Pernis stops.
The lines A and B, which you can get by transferring from the D line from the city center, are travelling to the north of Rotterdam. You can travel to Binnenhof via line A and Nesselande by line B, or you can reach the Schiedam Center in the west by taking the other direction.
Tram
Another option you can choose to travel within the city is the tram. From the airport to the city center, there are trams 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25 which travel to different parts of the city.
Water Vehicles
You can reach New York Hotel from the places near the city center such as Leuvehaven and Veerhaven by water taxi which you can find about every ten minutes around the Maas River. You can also travel between Erasmusbrug / Spido, Katendrecht, St. Jobshaven and Heijplaat-RDM stations by taking the ferry called Aquliner.
Train
The Rotterdam city center railway station connects other means of public transportation such as buses, metro and trams, as well as connecting different cities with the railways. The train is a good option if you want to travel between the cities quickly and at reasonable prices.
Intercity Direct
Intercity Direct train travels from Rotterdam Central Station, stopping only at Schiphol, to Amsterdam Central Station in about forty minutes. In addition, the Intercity Train arrives in Amsterdam via Delft, Laheyne, Leiden and Schiphol.
Taxi
If you are looking for a faster and more convenient way to reach your destination, taxi is a good alternative. It is possible to book a taxi via phone before your flight, or to find you’re a taxi at any hour from the taxi stop located in Rotterdam The Hague Airport. However, it should be noted that taking a taxi is not an economical alternative in Rotterdam.
Car Rental
If you are looking for an independent, fast, and more flexible option in the city, we would recommend you to rent a car. You can find the best car rental companies in various points of the city or at the airport, and rent a car.
