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Ostend-Bruges Airport

Airport · Ostend, Belgium

Ostend-Bruges International OST

5 km from central Ostend. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Ostend-Bruges International Airport lies about 5 km south of central Ostend on the Belgian coast, and some 25 km from Bruges. It is a small airport with holiday and cargo flights.

Terminals

There is a single small passenger terminal. Walking distances are short and formalities are usually quick.

Services

It has basic services such as a café and car rental desks. For anything else, Ostend and its seafront are a few minutes away.

A view of the airportThe Ostend-Bruges International Airport building

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Getting to the city

  • Autobús De Lijn

    De Lijn regional buses link the airport with Ostend. Check timetables, which can be limited out of season.

  • Taxi

    Taxi rank next to the terminal. It is about 10 min to Ostend, depending on traffic.

Airport map

Terminal de pasajeros

A small, easy-to-navigate terminal, with mostly holiday flights in the summer season. The airport also handles cargo and business flights.

Ostend

Things to do in Ostend

Ostend is Belgium's main seaside city, with a long beach, a lively promenade, good seafood and a heritage tied to the sea and to the painter James Ensor.

Zeedijk

Zeedijk

A long sandy beach with a seafront promenade lined with cafés, shops and restaurants. It is the heart of Ostend's summer life.

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Mercator

Mercator

A three-masted sailing ship from 1932 moored in the marina, now a museum ship open to visitors.

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Fort Napoleon

Fort Napoleon

A 19th-century Napoleonic fort by the harbour, now open to the public with visits and a restaurant.

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Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk

Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk

A neo-Gothic church with tall spires in the centre of Ostend, one of the city's most recognisable buildings.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from central Ostend?

Ostend-Bruges International airport is about 5 km from central Ostend.

How do I get from the airport to central Ostend?

From Ostend-Bruges International airport you can take Autobús De Lijn (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does Ostend-Bruges International airport have?

Ostend-Bruges International has one terminal: Terminal de pasajeros.

Landing in Ostend?

Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.

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