Mobility
Roadworks around the airport
The airport is undergoing major development, but remains easily accessible. Below is an overview of the works in and around the airport for October-November.
In November, the final remaining flyover sections over the Brussels Ring Road (R0) on the north-western side will be demolished. This will take place over two weekends in November:
- from 9.00 pm on Friday 6 November until 6.00 pm on Sunday 8 November,
- and from Friday 27 November until Sunday 29 November.
During the demolition, only two reduced lanes will be available on the Brussels Ring Road in both directions, instead of three. This may cause traffic jams on the R0, so please allow for extra travel time if you are travelling to the airport on any of those days.
More information about Works on the Ring.
Work will begin on 9 November on the construction of a new taxi buffer area north of P6 (Technics South).
The current taxi buffer area will be relocated as part of future infrastructure projects, including the airport tram and Hub 3.0. The works will take approximately four months, with the facility due to open in February 2027.
Disruption during the works will be minimal; however, the access road towards P40 may be temporarily narrowed to allow for utility work.
To finish the new cycle tunnel under Vilvoordelaan and the Strabet roundabout, the cycle route near the construction site will be temporarily diverted.
From 28 October until the end of November, cyclists travelling to and from Zaventem will follow a new temporary route.
From December, the cycle zone will be ready and cyclists will be able to use the new cycle tunnel.
See the revised route below.
The Blue-bike trial phase at Brussels Airport is coming to an end. As the bike-sharing system is proving popular, the service will remain available. The network of locations will be slightly altered to ensure the best possible use of the bicycles. Please check the Blue-bike app before departure for the latest availability and locations.
- The following stations will remain: Terminal, P41, b.house, Cargo 706 and Cargo Stationslaan.
- Passport and Cargo Noord will become drop-off points: you can return or borrow bikes there, but the stations will not be restocked during redistribution rounds.
- The following stations will disappear: P6, P58 and Cargo West.
From Sunday 13 December, NMBS will be expanding its weekday train service between the European quarter and Brussels Airport-Zaventem. The first train will depart at 5.23 am from Brussels-Luxembourg. The last train from Brussels Airport towards the European quarter will depart at 10.17 pm.
Are you travelling by train to or from the airport? Then check your connection in advance using the NMBS journey planner or app: other routes and departure times are also changing.
The utility works on Kompaslaan, between b.house and Building 8, have been extended until 4 November. Brussels Airport is taking this opportunity to carry out additional works at the same time, avoiding the need for further disruption later on.
To manage traffic flows, traffic lights will be installed at the junction of Kompaslaan and the Strabet roundabout.
This will have an impact on traffic:
- Pedestrians and cyclists: passage remains possible in both directions.
- Motorised traffic: traffic is regulated by temporary traffic lights with alternating traffic flow. As additional unforeseen congestion has occurred in the area, road users may experience longer waiting times, especially during peak hours. If you wish to avoid this zone as much as possible, the following alternative routes are available.
Travelling to/from the area between Strabet and the terminal (e.g. P30, P31, P35, Safran)?
- Inbound journey: use the A201, cross the NZ viaduct and continue via Kompaslaan.
- Please note: At the end of the viaduct, you may exceptionally turn left again towards Kompaslaan. This is a temporary traffic arrangement.
- Outbound journey: use the road alongside P30 to the A201, and continue towards the R0.
- Please take extra care when entering the A201 from P30 and be mindful of through traffic.
Travelling to/from the area between P58 and Strabet?
- An alternative route is available via Brucargo.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation during these works.
Mobility Flash November-December 2026
Traffic maps
These maps take into account Works on the Ring Road and show routes to your workplace.
Cargo Cargo North General Aviation Technics North Technics South Terminal
