Taxi to Charleroi Airport
Brussels South Charleroi Airport, in Gosselies, is Belgium’s second airport and the gateway for low-cost airlines. From southern Walloon Brabant it is often closer than Zaventem: the N5 and then the R3 lead straight to Gosselies. This is especially true from Braine-l’Alleud and Genappe, from where the route runs straight south.
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Fixed fares to Charleroi Airport, by municipality
| Departure municipality | Distance | To the airport | From the airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | about 34 km | 80 € | 90 € |
| Braine-l’Alleud | about 35 km | 80 € | 90 € |
| Lasne | about 30 km | 80 to 95 € | 90 to 105 € |
| Ohain | about 32 km | 80 € | 90 € |
| Rhode-Saint-Genèse | about 45 km | 90 € | 100 € |
| La Hulpe | about 38 km | 100 € | 110 € |
| Genval | about 36 km | 100 € | 110 € |
| Rixensart | about 34 km | 105 € | 115 € |
| Genappe | about 20 km | 80 € | 90 € |
| Braine-le-Château | about 37 km | 95 to 115 € | 105 to 125 € |
Fixed fares include VAT, with no night, weekend or public-holiday surcharge. A 10 € meet & greet supplement applies only when the ride STARTS at an airport: it covers parking and waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign. No supplement in the other direction. The van up to 8 seats is +10 €.
Pick-up at Gosselies
Charleroi is a compact airport: the baggage exit opens almost directly onto the forecourt. The driver waits for you at the drop-off area, a few metres from the exit, or in the hall with a name sign if you prefer. As at Zaventem, the 10 € meet & greet supplement applies only to rides starting at the airport.
Why a fixed fare rather than the meter
The trip to Gosselies crosses two provinces and often exceeds forty kilometres. On the meter, the price would depend on traffic on the ring road and the N5. The fixed fare protects you from that uncertainty: the amount announced when you book is what you pay, however long the trip takes.
Early-morning flights from Charleroi
Flights from Charleroi often leave before 7 am, with check-in two hours earlier. From Waterloo, a pick-up around 3.45 am is comfortable. The fixed fare does not change at night: it is the same amount as in the daytime.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Waterloo to Charleroi Airport?
The fixed fare is 80 €, VAT included, in a saloon car up to 4 passengers. Add 10 € for a van up to 8 seats, and another 10 € if the ride starts at the airport.
Is Charleroi closer than Zaventem from Walloon Brabant?
It depends on the municipality. From Braine-l’Alleud and Genappe, Charleroi is clearly closer. From La Hulpe or Rixensart, Zaventem is. Our table reflects that difference: the Charleroi fixed fare ranges from 80 to 105 € depending on the starting point.
Do you do night-time returns from Charleroi?
Yes, 24/7, including flights landing after midnight. Give us your flight number: we adjust the time if the plane is late.
Does the fixed fare cover airport parking?
Yes, for rides starting at Charleroi: that is exactly what the 10 € meet & greet supplement covers. For a trip to the airport there is no parking to pay, so no supplement.