Travel to Brussels
Arrivals
Official Airport & Arrival Information
The official airport, located at 16 km from the official course at Laeken Park, is Brussels International Airport, where the LOC will provide adequate welcome services. Upon arrival at Brussels Airport the guests will be met by the LOC at the Welcome Desk located in the arrivals area (after baggage reclaim). Upon arrival guests will be escorted to the pick-up point by LOC volunteers.
Please report to the Welcome Desk or contact the LOC transportation department +32 479 45 99 26 (during race week) in case you need any support. The transfer time from the airport to the official hotel is 30 minutes approximately, depending on the traffic conditions.
For those who do not require Airport Transportation upon arrival/departure are requested to add their arrival/departure details for information only.
For any last-minute changes after the registration deadline please send updated travel details to [email protected].
Entry Visas
If you are a citizen of the following countries, you will need a tourist/visitor short stay visa to enter Belgium for a maximum of 90 days: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kosovo, Türkiye
It is the guests’ own responsibility to apply for visas at the embassies or consulates and to make sure that all documents required for the application are complete. Incomplete applications slow down the process and may lead to a visa not being issued on time. Participants who require a visa should contact the LOC as soon as possible to obtain a special invitation letter and visa application information. Participants who require a visa should contact the LOC to obtain a special invitation letter by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
Official Media Hotel / Accreditation Centre
Accreditation
You will be able to pick up your media accreditation as per the following:
From Thursday 7 December to Saturday 9 December: at the Main Accreditation Center (MAC) located in the Thon hotel Brussels City Centre, from 09:00 to 18:00
Sunday 10 December: at the entrance of Laeken Park (Competition venue), from 09:00 to 13:00
Transport will be provided to Laeken Park for those staying in the official media hotel.
We kindly ask you to present your valid identity card or passport to pick up your accreditation card.
DoubleTree by Hilton
Rue Gineste 3, 1210 Brussels
Official Fares:
180 EUR (single room)
210 EUR (twin room)
Booking through the accreditation process
Official Transportation for Media
Transport between the Media hotel and the venue will be provided. Please refer to the information board in the hotel for the exact schedule.