When a private jet touches down at Brussels Airport, the ground experience must match the air. Here's exactly what Belvedere Limousines delivers — from the moment your wheels touch the tarmac to the moment you arrive at your destination in Brussels.
The Three FBO Terminals at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport (BRU) serves private aviation through three distinct Fixed-Base Operator terminals, each with its own location on the airfield, its own handling protocols, and its own approach to passenger experience. Understanding which FBO your aircraft uses is essential — and it is something Belvedere Limousines coordinates long before you land.
ExecuJet Brussels is the largest and most established private aviation terminal at BRU. Located on the south side of the airfield, it offers a full VIP lounge, dedicated customs and immigration processing, and direct apron access for ground vehicles. ExecuJet handles the majority of business aviation movements at Brussels, including heads-of-state flights and ultra-high-net-worth family travel.
Aviapartner Executive Aviation operates a dedicated FBO terminal with its own passenger lounge and private security screening. Aviapartner is frequently used by corporate charter operators and government delegations arriving for EU Council meetings. Their handling team coordinates directly with our dispatch desk to ensure vehicle positioning is precise.
ASL Handling provides private jet ground handling from a separate facility on the airport perimeter. ASL is known for efficient turnaround times and serves a range of operators flying turboprops and light jets into Brussels. Their protocols differ slightly from ExecuJet and Aviapartner, and our chauffeurs are trained on each facility's access points and security requirements.
Belvedere Limousines maintains active relationships with all three FBO terminals. Our dispatch team confirms the handling agent for every private jet booking and adjusts the chauffeur's arrival point accordingly.
Before You Land — What Happens Behind the Scenes
The ground experience begins well before your aircraft enters Belgian airspace. When you book a private jet transfer with Belvedere Limousines, our operations team initiates a sequence of preparations designed to eliminate any gap between landing and departure from the airport.
We monitor your flight in real time using professional aviation tracking systems. Your chauffeur is dispatched a minimum of 45 minutes before your estimated time of arrival, with instructions to be positioned at the FBO entrance no later than 15 minutes before touchdown. This buffer accounts for early arrivals, runway changes, and the unpredictability of ATC sequencing at BRU.
Your vehicle — typically a Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class or Mercedes S-Class — is prepared, climate-controlled, and stocked with still and sparkling water before the chauffeur departs our base. A coordination call is placed to the FBO handling team to confirm your parking stand, estimated taxi time, and whether tarmac-side access has been approved for your arrival.
Luggage handling protocol is confirmed in advance. For passengers travelling with oversized luggage, golf equipment, or sensitive cargo, our team ensures the appropriate vehicle configuration. The V-Class or Sprinter can be deployed when the Maybach's boot capacity is insufficient.
Tarmac-Side vs Lounge Pickup
Private jet passengers at Brussels Airport have two primary pickup options, and the choice depends on the FBO, the operator, and the security clearance level of the arriving party.
Tarmac-side pickup is the most seamless option. When permitted, your Belvedere chauffeur drives directly onto the apron and positions the vehicle at the aircraft steps. You step off the plane and into the back seat of a waiting Maybach. Luggage is transferred directly from the aircraft hold to the vehicle boot by the FBO handling crew. Customs and immigration — when required — are processed either on board or inside the FBO before you reach the vehicle. Tarmac-side access is standard at ExecuJet for qualifying flights and is available at Aviapartner and ASL by prior arrangement.
Lounge pickup applies when airside vehicle access is restricted or when passengers prefer to use the FBO's VIP lounge facilities. In this scenario, your chauffeur waits in the lounge or at the FBO's main entrance. You clear customs inside the terminal, collect any personal items, and walk directly to the vehicle — typically no more than 20 metres from the lounge exit. Both options are seamless. Neither involves queues, public terminals, or the commercial airport experience.
The Journey to Your Destination
Once inside the vehicle, the standard Belvedere Limousines experience applies. The Mercedes Maybach S-Class and S-Class are equipped with complimentary bottled water, mobile Wi-Fi, USB-C and wireless charging, privacy glass, and dual-zone climate control. Your chauffeur confirms the destination, the preferred route, and whether you require silence or conversation. Most private jet passengers prefer quiet.
From Brussels Airport, common destinations and their approximate journey times include:
- EU Quarter — European Commission (Berlaymont) and European Parliament in approximately 25 minutes via the E40
- NATO Headquarters in Evere — 15 minutes from the airport, often the first stop for defence and diplomatic arrivals
- Avenue Louise business district — 30 minutes, the preferred address for law firms, consultancies, and corporate headquarters
- Hotel Amigo (Rocco Forte) — Grand Place, approximately 30 minutes
- Steigenberger Wiltcher's — Avenue Louise, approximately 30 minutes
- Sofitel Brussels Europe — Place Jourdan 1, approximately 25 minutes
- The Dominican — Rue Léopold, approximately 30 minutes
For destinations outside Brussels — Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Luxembourg, or onward to Paris — our chauffeurs are experienced in long-distance executive transfers and can be booked for the full duration of your stay. Contact our team to arrange multi-day or multi-city itineraries.
Why Private Jet Passengers Choose Belvedere Limousines
Belvedere Limousines is the retained ground transport partner for private aviation clients, executive offices, and family offices operating into Brussels. Five reasons our clients stay with us:
- 24/7 availability — Our dispatch team operates around the clock, 365 days a year. Early-morning arrivals, late-night departures, and schedule changes are handled without surcharge or delay.
- English-speaking chauffeurs — Every Belvedere chauffeur is fluent in English, with many also speaking French and Dutch. For diplomatic and institutional clients, discretion and language capability are non-negotiable.
- NDA-protected service — Client identities, itineraries, and travel patterns are treated as confidential. We operate under non-disclosure agreements for corporate and UHNW clients as standard practice.
- Dedicated to all three FBO terminals — We do not guess which terminal to go to. Our team confirms the FBO, the stand, and the handling agent for every private jet booking at Brussels Airport.
- 5× Chauffeur Company of the Year — Belvedere Limousines has been named Chauffeur Company of the Year for five consecutive years, a distinction earned through consistent service quality, fleet standards, and client retention.
Book Your Private Jet Chauffeur
Whether you are arriving at ExecuJet, Aviapartner, or ASL Handling, Belvedere Limousines ensures the ground experience is as precise as the flight. Call us directly at +32 2 318 21 00 or request a free quote through our website. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
