Brussels Airport to Mechelen
Price your transfer
At a glance
- Price
- from €61.40per vehicle, not per person
- Payment
- Book now, pay latercard charged 48 h before pick-up
- Drive time
- 23 min21.5 km
- Vehicles
- Up to 16 passengersSedan – Minibus 16
- Free waiting
- 60 minafter landing, flight tracked
- Cancellation
- Freeuntil 24 h before pick-up
- Luggage
- 1 suitcase + 1 bagper passenger, included
- Drivers
- LicensedInsurance and licence checked by us
€61.40 is the whole price of a private Sedan for up to 4 passengers — the same price you pay at checkout for a daytime pick-up. Not a per-person price, not a shared shuttle, and not a smaller car than the one in the table.
Prices from Brussels Airport to Mechelen
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SedanSkoda Superb, Toyota Camry or similar | 4 | 3 | €61.40 |
| Premium SedanMercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar | 4 | 4 | €96.94 |
| VanMercedes Vito, VW Caravelle or similar | 6 | 6 | €80.73 |
| Large VanMercedes V-Class, Ford Tourneo or similar | 8 | 8 | €89.70 |
| Minibus 12Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans | 12 | 12 | €224.24 |
| Minibus 16Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans | 16 | 16 | €251.15 |
Price per vehicle, not per person, fixed when you book: tolls, taxes, flight tracking and 60 minutes of waiting included. Prices updated on 16 October 2026.
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
Mechelen is north of the airport, halfway to Antwerp. Tell the driver which hotel or street you need in the centre around the Grote Markt and St Rumbold's Cathedral.
Arriving at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport is at Zaventem, north-east of the city in Flemish Brabant. It has one central terminal building with two piers: Pier A for Schengen flights and Pier B for non-Schengen and long-haul flights. Everyone comes out into the same arrivals hall on level 0 after baggage reclaim, and the railway station is below it on level -1. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign.
- There is one arrivals hall for all flights, so there is no terminal to choose. The Brussels Airport app shows your baggage belt once you land.
- Make sure you have booked from Brussels Airport (BRU), not Charleroi (CRL). Some airlines sell Charleroi as 'Brussels South', but it is a separate airport on the far side of Brussels.
- Brussels' central pentagon has large pedestrian and low-traffic areas around the Grand-Place. Give the driver your hotel's exact address so they can take the right side street.
How long it really takes
Maps says 23 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 53 to 98 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Brussels Airport to Mechelen?
About 23 minutes for the 21.5 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Brussels Airport to Mechelen?
From €61.40 for up to four passengers, and €80.73 for a group of five or six in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Brussels Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.
Is the transfer private or shared?
Private. The vehicle is for your group only: no other passengers and no other stops on the way to Mechelen.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. One price covers everyone in it, up to the seats of the vehicle you choose.
Which car will I get?
It depends on the size of your group. Sedan: Skoda Superb, Toyota Camry or similar; Premium Sedan: Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar; Van: Mercedes Vito, VW Caravelle or similar; Large Van: Mercedes V-Class, Ford Tourneo or similar; Minibus 12: Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans; Minibus 16: Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans. These are examples: we do not guarantee a particular make or model, but we do guarantee enough seats and enough space for normal luggage.
How much luggage can I take?
One suitcase and one piece of hand luggage per passenger is included. Skis or a snowboard, a golf bag, a surfboard or a bicycle: add them when you book, so a vehicle with room for them is sent (there is a small charge, shown before you pay). An unusual number of ordinary bags: tell us in the notes.
Can I get a child seat?
Yes. Choose it when you book: infant seat (0–12 months), child seat (1–4 years) or booster seat (4–12 years). There is a small charge per seat, shown before you pay. Where the law requires a child seat, travelling without one is not possible.
Who will drive me?
A licensed local transport company that works with Airportlink. We check its operating licence and insurance before it can take bookings, and again when they expire. The day before, you receive the driver's name, phone number and vehicle.
Can I book the return from Mechelen to the airport?
Yes. Add the return when you book, or book it on its own later, also at a fixed price. For pick-ups away from the airport the driver waits 15 minutes free from the booked time.
When do I pay?
When you book, or — on many transfers — later: you book without paying, your card is stored securely with Stripe and charged 48 hours before pick-up. You are told the exact amount and date when you book.
Can I contact you before I travel?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at +1 951 579 7412 — for a price, a change to your booking or anything about the trip — or email support@airportlink.app.