Taxis verts for a classic Brussels taxi to/from BRU
Taxis verts runs regulated, metered taxis between central Brussels and Brussels Airport (BRU), with typical rides taking 20–35 minutes depending on traffic on the E40 or A201. You’re paying by the meter under Brussels-Capital Region rules, so no app surge pricing games. This is the option for people who want a “real” Brussels taxi company and a printed receipt with VAT details at the end.
From the airport, the official taxi rank sits just outside arrivals in terminal T, level 2, right in front of gate exit 3. Look for the green Taxis verts branding on the cars and the illuminated roof sign, and ignore anyone approaching you inside the terminal with “taxi” offers. The queue at BRU usually moves in under 10–15 minutes except during the 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 peaks when inbound long-haul banks arrive.
From the city, you can prebook Taxis verts by phone, app, or website at least 15–20 minutes before pickup inside the Brussels-Capital Region. A standard trip from Grand-Place or Brussels-Central to BRU often lands around €35–€50, depending on time of day and traffic lights along the inner ring. Late-evening runs after 22:00 can skew higher with airport drop-off supplements, so ask for an estimate when you book.
Taxis verts cars are regular sedans and estate cars, not limo-style transfers, and they accept both cash and card (Visa/Mastercard) directly in the car. If you have more than 3 large checked bags or a group of 4, mention luggage and passenger count when you book so they can send a break wagon (estate) instead of a small hatchback. Child seats are limited; if you need one at 08:00 on a weekday school run window, arrange it a day in advance.
There’s no fixed price between BRU and Brussels city with Taxis verts, so the meter starts at the standard Brussels flagfall (just under €6) and then charges per kilometer plus per-minute waiting. If the Ring (R0) is jammed and Google Maps shows an extra 20–30 minutes, expect your fare to creep above €50 from central areas like Sainte-Catherine or European Quarter. For the best balance, aim to leave town 2–2.5 hours before an intra-Schengen flight, 3 hours for long-haul.
One practical tip: when leaving the airport, walk straight to the signed taxi rank at terminal T and take the first official Taxis verts in line rather than responding to anyone calling “taxi” inside the arrivals hall; that short extra walk is what keeps you on the regulated meter instead of a random flat cash deal.