Brussels Airlines has expressed strong support for plans to integrate Brussels Airport into the high-speed rail network, emphasizing the strategic and environmental benefits of such a development.

The airline highlights that Brussels serves as a crucial hub for passengers traveling to sub-Saharan Africa.

However, many travelers from neighboring countries currently face limited convenient options to reach the airport.

Enhancing Connectivity and Sustainability

The proposed expansion of railway connections is seen as a pivotal move to bolster Brussels Airlines’ position as the preferred carrier to Africa.

Moreover, it aligns with the airline’s commitment to environmental sustainability by potentially reducing reliance on car travel and short-haul flights for airport access. This initiative is part of a broader intermodal master plan aimed at improving accessibility to Brussels Airport.

Comparative Infrastructure and Passenger Convenience

In contrast to several neighboring countries where airports have been connected to extensive high-speed train networks for decades, Brussels Airport currently lacks such direct links.

Passengers traveling via Brussels Airport often need to transfer at Brussels-South railway station to access high-speed train services. This additional transfer can be burdensome, especially for intercontinental passengers carrying substantial luggage.

The integration of a direct high-speed rail connection would significantly enhance passenger convenience and streamline travel processes.

Call to Action for Stakeholders

Brussels Airlines urges all relevant stakeholders to recognize the critical importance of establishing high-speed rail connections to Brussels Airport.

The airline advocates for collaborative efforts to expedite the realization of these plans, underscoring the mutual benefits for the aviation industry, passengers, and environmental sustainability.

Current and Future Developments

Currently, Brussels Airport is accessible by train, with the station located directly under the departures hall at level -1.

Passengers can reach the airport from various Belgian cities and international destinations like Paris and Amsterdam, typically requiring a transfer at Brussels-South station for high-speed services.

Plans are underway to enhance connectivity.

Notably, work on the Airport Tramway, which will link the airport to the center of Brussels in approximately 30 minutes, is scheduled to commence no later than early 2026. In the interim, Brussels Airlines is actively promoting the intermodal master plan for the airport, which includes the development of a direct high-speed train connection.

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