Will night trains make Brussels Airport easier to use from December 2027?
From December 2027, Brussels Airport is expected to gain earlier night-time rail services, with trains reportedly planned from around 03:30, according to VRT NWS and De Morgen. For Belgium’s main airport, which handled 24. The core promise is simple.
In 30 seconds
- VRT NWS and De Morgen report night trains to Brussels Airport from December 2027, reportedly starting around 03:30.
- Brussels Airport handled 24.4 million passengers in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024, and 795,000 tonnes of cargo, up 8.5%.
- Brussels Airport Company reported €828 million revenue in 2025, 6% higher than 2024, and €302 million in investment.
- A new 14,000 m² logistics facility in the cargo zone is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Key fact
24.4 million Brussels Airport handled passengers in 2025, up 3.3% from 2024, and 795,000 tonnes of cargo, up 8.5%.
The subject is the planned introduction of night or very early-morning trains to Brussels Airport from December 2027, reportedly from around 03:30. The relevant entities are NMBS/SNCB as rail operator, Brussels Airport Company as airport operator, Brussels Airport-Zaventem station as the access point under the terminal, and airport logistics firms such as Yusen Logistics and Air Promotions Agencies in the cargo zone.
Background
Brussels Airport has been rail-linked since the post-war development of the national airport, with major improvements through the Diabolo project, which opened direct links towards Antwerp and Mechelen in 2012. The station is now integrated under the terminal, but service hours have not always matched the airport’s earliest departures and shift work patterns.
What to do
Passengers considering early flights in 2028 should check whether the new trains serve their city and arrival time before booking taxis or airport hotels. Airport workers should watch employer mobility plans, season-ticket options and whether first-mile bus or bike links are added around the early rail service.
The Belgian angle
The strongest regional impact is in Brussels and Flemish Brabant, especially Zaventem, Machelen and the northern edge of Brussels. The benefit could extend to Antwerp, Leuven, Ghent, Liège, Namur and other cities if the night trains connect beyond Brussels rather than only serving a short airport shuttle pattern.
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