Roadworks around Brussels Airport
Road works near the airport can cause delays, particularly during peak hours. Depending on where you are travelling from, your journey may take longer, or you may need to follow an alternative route.
If you are travelling to Brussels Airport by car, allow extra time and check your route before setting off.
How can you best prepare for your journey?
1. Plan your route
Before you leave, check your route using Google Maps, Waze or another navigation app and take any road works into account. With our Time Advisor, you can easily see when it is best to arrive at the airport.
2. Allow extra travel time
Allow extra travel time, especially on weekdays and during busy periods. Temporary traffic measures may also slow down traffic.
3. Consider alternative transport options
During road works, public transport can be a reliable alternative. Brussels Airport (Zaventem) railway station is located underneath the terminal at level -1, while buses depart from level 0, just below the arrivals hall. View all transport options >
Ongoing and planned road works nearby
Works are taking place at the interchange between the Brussels Ring Road (R0) and the A201, the access road to Brussels Airport. This may cause delays to and from the airport. The airport remains accessible, but diversions may be in place, so please allow extra travel time and plan your journey accordingly.
Visit the Works on the Ring Road website for more information.
Region: Northern outskirts, Vilvoorde
The Vilvoorde viaduct, one of the busiest traffic junctions in Belgium, is undergoing a full renovation. These works may affect traffic from Ghent, Bruges, and the north/north-west of Brussels heading to the airport.
For more information, visit the "Works on the Ring Road" website.
