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 March - April.
This weekend, 7 and 8 March, Infrabel will be carrying out infrastructure works near Brussels-North. As a result, almost no trains will stop at Brussels-Central or Brussels-North.
Please plan your journey in advance and allow extra travel time.
Alternative routes
One direct train per hour runs from Brussels Midi to Brussels Airport.
Check the alternative arrangements at nmbs.be or on the NMBS-app. In the journey planner, select 'Personalise my journey' to also view bus and tram alternatives.
Your train ticket is also valid on STIB/MIVB buses and trams.
The following buses run between Brussels and the airport:
- To and from Brussels-North: De Lijn R26
- To and from Trône: MIVB Lijn 12
- To and from Sint-Stevens-Woluwe: De Lijn R59
- Stop "Roodebeek" is reachable from Brussels-Central via metro line 1
- Stop "Roodebeek" is reachable from Brussels-Central via metro line 1
During this weekend, traffic flows on the flyover bridges above the Brussels Ring Road (R0) will be modified. The work will be carried out in phases, with diversions clearly marked with mobile signage.
Impact:
- No access from the inner ring road to the airport.
- The Evere–airport connection via the A201 will be closed.
Allow for extra travel time and consider using public transport.
After the weekend, two junctions will operate with temporary traffic lights.
The Strabet roundabout will be completely redesigned and closed to traffic for nine weeks.
From April 13 to April 19, the roundabout will be completely closed to all traffic. From April 20 to June 15, only buses and emergency services will be allowed to pass through.
Throughout the entire period, diversions will be in place to ensure access to the airport and your workplace. For your convenience, we will provide a turning loop with traffic lights after the A201 flyover to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
Check the map to see which routes apply to you.
Cyclists and pedestrians coming from Zaventem will only be affected during the first week (April 13-19):
- From Zaventem to Ringlaan, you will be diverted via Olmenstraat.
- You can also take Groenstraat to the cycle highway to connect to TechZuid.
- You cannot leave the airport by bike or on foot via the Strabet roundabout. From the terminal, go to Tech Zuid towards the cycle highway and take the “Groenstraat” exit to go to Zaventem.
Brussels Airport offers until March 20 a free, anonymous survey that takes only five minutes to complete, available in Dutch, French, and English. You’ll receive the results in a clear report, and all data remains completely yours.
Join us in putting mobility in the spotlight, because to measure is to know!
The insights will help you implement targeted mobility actions and keep your mobility plan up to date, building smooth, safe, and sustainable solutions for the future.
👉 Interested?
This March, try Blue-bike shared bikes for free! Thanks to a special promotion for all community members, you’ll get a free annual subscription and all rides in March are totally free of charge.
How to activate your free subscription:
- Subscribe using the code BLUE-BAC-2026-YEAR and test Blue-bike free of charge around the airport.
- Download the Blue-bike app, select “Member Year”, and enter the code.
- Already a member? Go to “My Rate”, select the Blue-bike Member formula, and add the code at the end.
