Ostend-Bruges International Airport – OST
Ostend-Bruges International Airport serves the cities of Bruges and Ostend. Also known as Ostend Airport, its IATA code is OST. It is located in Ostend, Belgium roughly 15.5 miles from the city center of Bruges. A large portion of the airport’s operation is cargo based and freight transport. Owned by the Flemish region, Ostend-Bruges International Airport – OST is operated by the Egis Group, a French engineering group. OST sits at an elevation of 4 meters or 13 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway and it measures 2 miles and has a concrete/asphalt surface.
Best Time to Visit
Ostend-Bruges International Airport started as an airfield, which was used during World War II. After the war, ownership and management of the airport was transferred to the local government and it was turned into an international airport. In 1992, ownership was transferred to the Flemish Region and was named Ostend-Burges. The main airline that serves the airport is TUI fly Belgium. It has multiple local and international destinations. EgyptAir Cargo handles all cargo services. Cities, towns, and villages found near the airport include Bredene, Gistel, and Oudenburg.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are around 140 hotels located in the area served by Ostend-Bruges International Airport. One of the nearest properties is the Ibis Budget Oostende Airport. It is located just 1.3 miles away. Other hotels nearby OST Airport include the 4-star Hotel Mercure Oostende, chic Leopold Hotel Ostend and the top-rated The Imperial Hotel.
Alternative airports to Ostend-Bruges International Airport include Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport, found just 44 miles from OST.
On this page it is easy to search for Ostende, Belgium airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Ostende, Belgium (OST-Ostend-Bruges Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the OST airport. Most of these OST hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Ostende, Belgium motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the OST airport are Gruuthuse Museum, Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilig Bloed Basiliek), and Gothic Hall.
