travel

by air

Belgium’s International Airport is situated in Brussels-Zaventem, only 45 minutes away from Ghent and has flights from over 80 destinations, operated by more than 140 international and regional airline companies.
For Europe, Brussels Airlines provides an interesting budget option called b.light economy.

Charleroi (Brussels South) is another Belgian Airport serving several European destinations through low-budget companies such as Ryan Air and Wizz Air.

Both airports have direct or easy train connections to Ghent (Sint-Pieters).

More info and booking: http://www.brusselsairport.be or http://www.charleroi-airport.com

by public transportation

Take the train until Ghent. There are two railway stations in Ghent.
Station Sint-Pieters, Ghent Continue with tram 4 or bus 65, 69
Station Dampoort, Ghent Continue with bus 3, 17, 18, 38 or 39 till Begijnhoflaan (and then a few minutes walk to the Bargiekaai)