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Arriving at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport (BRU) sits in Zaventem, about twelve kilometres north-east of the city centre. Almost everything an arriving visitor needs is in a single terminal, and the railway station is under the building.
The terminal handles the airport's flights, with shops, cafés and assistance spread through the piers. What is on the concourse changes from year to year, so this note does not try to list individual outlets. You will find food, cash machines and a place to sit; if you need extra help, ask at the information desks in arrivals.
Into the city
The most straightforward onward journey is the train. Brussels Airport-Zaventem station is beneath the terminal, and regular services reach Brussels-Nord, Brussels-Central and Brussels-Midi in about twenty minutes, with connections further into the country from there. Buses and official taxis also serve the airport if a train does not suit your luggage or your destination.
If Brussels is your first stop, the introduction to the city is the next page to read. If you are heading for the coast on the same day, you can change in Brussels for a train to Ostend.