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How to get to Brussels airport

To reach Brussels airport by public transport: STIB/MIVB 12 (bus) from Luxembourg, Maelbeek, Schuman and SNCB/NMBS (train) from Brussels Central, Brussels North, Brussels South. Check times and fares on the operator's page before you go.

Checked 9 Oct

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Public transport

From the official page, read on 19 Oct 2026:

STIB/MIVB 12 (bus) from Luxembourg, Maelbeek, Schuman

SNCB/NMBS (train) from Brussels Central, Brussels North, Brussels South

Bus 12 stops at the bus station, Level 0, about 100 m from Arrivals.

By train

The station is beneath the terminal.

Times and tickets for the train are on the official page, read on 19 Oct 2026.

Taxi and ride hailing

Taxis wait outside the terminal. Use the official rank, or a ride hailing app where it works in that country, and agree the price or check the meter before you set off.

The page shows the official taxi rank and booking through Comobi.

Parking

The car parks of Brussels airport, with their prices, are on its own site.

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Before you fly

If your flight is late or cancelled, you may be owed money. Check it for free, and see the airport's lounges and travel insurance.

Questions

How far is Brussels airport from Brussels?

11 km in a straight line from the centre of Brussels. The trip by road or rail is longer; the operator's page has the times.

Can I park at Brussels airport?

The car parks of Brussels airport, with their prices, are on its own site.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

On a flight from the EU, or into the EU on an EU airline, you can be owed up to €600 a passenger when you arrive 3 hours late or more, the flight is cancelled less than 14 days before, or you're denied boarding, unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances. Check your flight for free.

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