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Location: The airport is located 12km (8 miles) northeast of Brussels

Country Code: 32

Airport Code: BRU

Time Zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 between 30 Mar and 26 Sep)

Driving Directions:
The airport is easily accessible from both the Brussels inner and outer Ring Road (drivers should follow signs for the Airport or Zaventem).

Car Parking:
Both short- and long-term parking is available 24 hours a day. NV Interparking SA (tel: (0)2 715 2110) offers three short-term car parks with direct access to the terminal, and two long-term car parks. The Lock Park (tel: (0)2 715 2128) has security long-term parking facilities and is located next to the terminal, while Car Hotel (tel: (0)2 753 0110; website: www.carhotel.be) provides a shuttle service to/from the terminal, as well as valeting service. Spaces in the Car Hotel should be reserved 48 hours in advance.
www.carparkhotel.com is the cheapest option for long term parking in the direct proximity at Brussels airport and the easiest way to park your car safely. There is a free shuttle service from/to the airport. Booking via website.

Transport:
Rail: Airport City Express trains to the city go to Brussels’ three main stations (Gare Centrale, Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi). Direct trains are also available to Ghent, De Panne and Quievrain/Quevy. Further information is available from Belgian Railways (tel: (0)2 528 2828; website: www.b-rail.be). Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall. Taxi Hendriks (tel: (0)2 752 9800) has taxis for wheelchair users. Bus: De Lijn buses go to the city centre. MIVB/STIB express buses link the airport to NATO, the European Commission area and the city centre. Coach: Scheduled coaches run to Antwerp, Brussels and Eindhoven.

Facilities:
Money and communications: Facilities include a bank and post office, bureaux de change and ATMs. Mobile telephones can be hired from Locaphone in the Arrivals hall. Internet, data ports for laptops and wireless connection are available at the Communications Center in the Arrivals hall. Eating and drinking: There are several bars, cafés, restaurants and vending machines available. Shopping: There is a wide variety of shops, including duty-free. Luggage: Porters are available on request (tel: (0)2 753 4117 or 6914). There are lockers on level 0. Passengers should contact the airport authority (tel: (0)2 753 6820) for lost property. Other facilities: Baby-changing facilities are situated throughout the terminal building.

Business:
The Regus Skyport Meeting Centre (tel: (0)2 714 0200; website: www.regus.com) offers ten meeting rooms, secretarial services and wireless Internet connection. Airport Forum (tel: (0)2 714 0770; website: www.airport-forum.com) provides welcome desks and lounges, as well as facilities for telecommunications, secretarial and other services. The Sky Hall Reception Room (tel: (0)2 280 8410) has event space for up to 1,500 people.

Hotels:
There are some 12 hotels in the area, ranging from the lowly Hotel Formule 1 Brussels Airport (tel: (0)2 725 6900) to the five-star Sheraton Hotel (tel: (0)2 710 8000), which is located at the airport and provides first-class meeting and event facilities.

Disabled:
The airport has toilets which are accessible for disabled travellers. There are also lifts between floors, and wheelchairs are available on request.

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