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Brussels International Airport (BRU)

Location: The airport is located eight miles (13km) northeast of the city centre.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Contacts: Tel: +32 (0)2 753 7753.
Getting to the city: The train station is located on the lower level (1st Floor). There is a train shuttle service from the airport to the North, South and Central stations of Brussels. The shuttle runs every 15-20 minutes and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. It operates between 5.30am and 12.20am from the airport and costs €2.60. A bus station is below the Arrivals hall. The #12 bus on weekdays before 8pm and the #21 at all other times takes passengers to the European Quarter of the city and costs €3. There are also buses that serve Brussels Airport to Antwerp;. An airport bus link also operates between the Brussels railway lines and the airport (Tel. +32 70 22 02 00). There are licensed metered taxis available outside the Arrivals hall; the 30-minute journey to Brussels costs around €35 (Tel: +32 2 752 98 00).
Car rental: Major car hire companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Budget and Hertz; their desks are in the Arrivals hall.
Airport Taxis: From Brussels International Airport metered taxis available outside the arrivals hall. The drive takes 30-minute journey to Brussels city centre and costs around US$44. Licensed Taxis are recommended and can be recognized by a blue and yellow sign.
Facilities: Airport facilities include ATMs and bureau de change, a post office, duty-free shops, cafes/restaurants, a beauty shop, a Communications Centre with Internet access, religious services, train information and reservation, travel agency, and luggage lockers. There is also a mobile phone rental office and Wireless LAN hotspot service.
Parking: The Express Parking Lot is immediately across from the terminal building. The charge is €5 per hour, and you're limited to three hours. The short-term P1 and P2 Lots charge €4 and €3.50 per hour respectively. The Economy Lot is good for long-term parking (up to a week), costing €16 per day.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.brusselsairport.be
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Antwerpen International Airport (ANR)

Location: The airport is located one mile (2km) east of Antwerp.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Contacts: Tel: +32 (0)3 285 6500.
Getting to the city: Bus 14 leaves for Antwerp Central Station regularly. Taxis are available outside arrivals.
Car rental: Avis and Hertz operate from the airport.
Facilities: Airport facilities include a bank, restaurant, duty-free and a business centre.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.antwerpairport.be
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Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Location: Brussels South Charleroi Airport is 28.5 miles (46km) from the city.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Contacts: +32 71 251 211
Getting to the city: There is access to Brussels from Charleroi Brussels South airport by car, train or shuttle coach. The highway network connects the airport to northern France and the Netherlands.
Car rental: Rental companies include Avis, Europcar and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are always available outside the passenger terminal and may offer a fixed price to certain destinations. The pick-up charge is €2.40 during the day and €4.20 at night. After this, it is between €1.20 and €2.40 per kilometre. The city is about a half hour drive from the airport.
Facilities: There is a tourist help desk in the arrivals terminal. Other facilities include shops, bars and restaurants, first aid and baby/parent rooms, travel agent and Internet stands, a VIP lounge and a well equipped business centre. There is a bank, a bureaux de change and several ATMs. Facilities for the disabled are also good.
Parking: There are four parking options at Charleroi Airport: Express, Locked, Long-term, and Regular. Express parking is located closest to the terminal, and charges €2 for 30 minutes, €4 for an hour, and €8 for two hours. The Regular lot offers half an hour for free, and then €3 per hour up to a daily limit of €18. Long-term rates are €3 for the first hour, and €2.50 per hour after that to a daily maximum of €15.
Departure tax: €3.49
Website: www.charleroi-airport.com
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