Brussels Zaventem airport (BRU)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

 Passenger Guide

Brussels Airport, also known as Zaventem Airport and opened on 30 May 1958, is the most important airport in Belgium and one of the busiest on the continent. It operates flights within Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the United States.

Official Website: brusselsairport.be - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of Terminals – 1 – Open 24 hours a day.

The terminal has several levels: -1 for the train station, 0 for ground transport, 2 for arrivals, and 3 for departures. The last two are connected to the airport's two piers: A for Schengen destinations and some African and U.S. flights; B for non-Schengen destinations and most intercontinental flights.

Annual passenger traffic: 23.6 million passengers passed through in 2024.

Tel: +32 2620 9140

Information desks from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm in the Departures Hall behind check-in row 3; in the Arrivals Hall; and next to baggage belt 5. You can also find assistance staff wearing green uniforms throughout the terminal.

 Location

The airport is located in the town of Zaventem, in the province of Flemish Brabant, part of the Flanders region, and is 12 km (7.5 miles) northeast of Brussels.

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Car rental agencies

The car rental counters are located in the Arrivals Hall.

  1. Avis/Budget (Tel +32 2720 0944 – Sunday to Friday from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm, Saturday from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm)
  2. Enterprise/National/Alamo (Tel +32 1239 0959 – 6:30 am to 10:30 pm)
  3. Europcar/Keddy (Tel +32 2721 0592 – Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
  4. Hertz/Thrifty (Tel +32 2720 6044 – Sunday to Friday from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm, Saturday from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm)
  5. Sixt (Tel +32 7022 5800 – 6:30 am to 11:00 pm)
 

Parking services at Brussels Zaventem airport (BRU)

There are various parking options for short and long stays, most of them close to the terminal, as well as a passenger drop-off area that is free for 10 minutes. More information: Tel +32 2549 5410. Rates

P1, P2, P3 – Car parks located directly in front of the terminal, with charging stations for electric vehicles. Premium spaces in P1.
Discount Car Park – Remote area, with both covered and open-air spaces, connected to the terminal every 15 minutes via a complimentary shuttle bus. Online booking only.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The facilities include ramps, lifts, escalators, moving walkways, wide automatic doors, contrasting signage strips, free wheelchairs, and reserved parking spaces. Inform your airline or travel agent about your specific needs at least 48 hours in advance.

The special assistance reception desk is located behind check-in row 2 (4:00 am to 10:00 pm). You can also register on level 2 of car park P2, in the drop-off area next to the ticket machines, at bus station platform C, or at the train station.

Children travelling alone will be escorted and supervised during the flight by the airline's staff.

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Latest updates: June 18, 2025