# Antwerp travel 2026-03-13 ## Outbound flight - Airline: easyJet - Booking reference: `KC4ZH1R` - Flight number: `EJU1959` - Route: Milan Linate (`LIN`) → Brussels International (`BRU`) - Departure: Friday 13 March 2026, 07:10 - Arrival: Friday 13 March 2026, 08:40 - Bag Drop opens: 05:10 Notes from the easyJet pre-flight email: - seat will be assigned at check-in - bring passport and boarding pass - easyJet says extra checks can lead to longer queues ## Return flight - Airline: easyJet - Booking reference: `KC7N1W3` - Flight number: `EJU1962` - Route: Brussels International (`BRU`) → Milan Linate (`LIN`) - Departure: Sunday 15 March 2026, 21:05 - Arrival: Sunday 15 March 2026, 22:35 ## From Brussels Airport to Antwerp The airport train station is directly below the terminal (`Brussels Airport-Zaventem`). Brussels Airport says up to 5 trains per hour run from the airport station, and SNCB/NMBS says a Brussels Airport Supplement is required on top of the rail fare. You probably mean [[Antwerpen-Berchem]], not "Antwerp Bergen." ## Likely trains after an on-time landing Assuming the flight lands on time at 08:40 and you need a bit of time to get off the plane and reach the station, these are the most plausible direct options to keep in mind: ### To [[Antwerpen-Centraal]] | Depart BRU Airport | Arrive Antwerpen-Centraal | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | | 09:11 | 09:42 | 31 min | | 09:41 | 10:11 | 30 min | | 10:11 | 10:42 | 31 min | | 10:41 | 11:11 | 30 min | ### To [[Antwerpen-Berchem]] | Depart BRU Airport | Arrive Antwerpen-Berchem | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | | 09:11 | 09:36 | 25 min | | 09:41 | 10:06 | 25 min | | 10:11 | 10:36 | 25 min | | 10:41 | 11:06 | 25 min | ## Practical call - If you want the simplest target, aim for [[Antwerpen-Centraal]]. - If your destination is on the south side of the city, [[Antwerpen-Berchem]] may be the better station. - Re-check the live departure board when you land, because platform numbers and exact times can shift. ## Getting to Zandvlietstraat (Kiel neighborhood) Staying with Max and Carmen in Kiel, south of the city center. ### Option 1: Train + Tram (cheapest) - Train to [[Antwerpen-Centraal]] (see tables above) - Then **Tram 6** from Centraal to Kiel Olympiade P+R - Tram journey: ~27 minutes - **Total:** ~60–75 minutes from airport, ~€20–25 **Note:** Tram 4 (alternative Kiel route) is suspended until May 2026 due to construction. ### Option 2: Direct taxi from Brussels Airport - Distance: ~47 km - Journey time: ~37 minutes - Price: €82–120 (metered, varies by traffic) - Official taxi rank outside arrivals hall (blue taxis with yellow logo, 24/7) ### Option 3: Uber/Bolt from Brussels Airport - Uber: Can request UberX (pickup from designated parking area, requires short walk from terminal) - Bolt: Available via app (shows pickup points) - Price: Similar to taxi, €80–120 range (subject to surge pricing) **Recommendation:** Tram 6 is the most cost-effective if you're comfortable with public transport. Taxi/Uber makes sense if you're tired, have luggage, or arriving late. Check [De Lijn route planner](https://www.delijn.be/en/routeplanner/) for live Tram 6 schedules. ## Return trains: Antwerpen-Centraal → Brussels Airport (Sunday 15 March) Flight at 21:05 — aim to be at the airport by ~19:30. All trains below are direct, running every 30 minutes. | Depart Antwerpen-Centraal | Arrive BRU Airport | Duration | Service | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 17:19 | 17:52 | 33 min | EC 9248 | | 17:49 | 18:21 | 32 min | IC 2617 | | 18:19 | 18:52 | 33 min | EC 9252 | | 18:49 | 19:21 | 32 min | IC 2618 | | 19:19 | 19:52 | 33 min | EC 9256 | The 18:49 gets you there 1h 44m before departure — comfortable. The 19:19 arriving at 19:52 is tighter but doable for a Schengen flight with no checked bag. ## Weather | Day | High / Low | Conditions | Precip. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fri 13 | 10°C / 4°C | Rain, overcast | 99% | | Sat 14 | 9°C / 2°C | Light showers, overcast | 93% | | Sun 15 | 11°C / 0°C | Sprinkles late, broken clouds | 21% | Bring a rain jacket. Friday and Saturday are wet. ## Travel documents (Schengen without physical permesso) **Critical:** Traveling within Schengen without physical carta di soggiorno. Bring full documentation package. ### Core documents (MUST have) - **Passport** (British) - **Denuncia** - ![[Denuncia Permesso di Soggiorno Jan 2026.pdf]] - **Questura appointment confirmation** - ![[Questura Appointment 25 Mar 2026 - Duplicato Carta di Soggiorno.pdf]] - **Your Europe Advice letter** (EU legal advice on travel rights) - ![[Your Europe Advice - Travel Without Card 2026-02-27.md]] - **Scan of lost card** - ![[Carta di Soggiorno - Scan.pdf]] ### Supporting documents (strongly recommended) - **Certificato di Residenza (Nov 2025)** - ![[Certificato Dettaglio Residence Certificate.pdf]] 11-page ANPR certificate (Protocollo 2912943898, dated 02/11/2025). Confirms registration at Via Aselli Gaspare 18, Milano. Includes EU multilingual standard form annexes (Regulation 2016/1191). Generated from Sistema ANPR (national civil registry). - **Certificato di Residenza (Jan 2021)** - ![[COMUNE DI MILANO Certificato di Residenza Nicholas Young.pdf]] 1-page Comune di Milano certificate (Protocollo 418367177, dated 06/01/2021, signed by Sindaco Giuseppe Sala). Same address. Useful as additional evidence of continuous registration. - **Identity documents compilation** (passport + carta d'identità + carta di soggiorno scans) - ![[Identity Documents.pdf]] - **Employment contract** - ![[UniGE RTD-A Contract Extension 2026-2027.pdf]] ### ⚠️ Still needed before travel - **Attestazione di iscrizione anagrafica** — need a certificate showing registration since Aug 2017 (pre-Brexit proof). Download from [Fascicolo del Cittadino](https://fascicolo.comune.milano.it/) → "I Miei Dati" → "Visualizza storico indirizzi" - **Autocertificazione** — the one generated 16/02/2026 from the Comune portal was never saved as a PDF. Regenerate from [Fascicolo del Cittadino](https://fascicolo.comune.milano.it/), print and sign ### Note on Carta d'Identità Your Italian Carta d'Identità (CA81282KG, in [[Identity Documents.pdf]]) is marked "NON VALIDA PER L'ESPATRIO" — it won't get you through border control on its own, but Your Europe Advice specifically recommends carrying it because it proves residence in Italy. ### Key points from Your Europe Advice (Feb 27, 2026) 1. **You have legal right to travel and return** — the documentation package proves your paperwork is in order 2. **Passport stamp is irrelevant** — cannot be annulled, but has no effect on residence status 3. **EES 90-day calculator does NOT apply to you** — you're a Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary with pending application 4. **Ricevuta exempts you from 90/180 rule** — the questura receipt (from March 25 appointment) confirms WA status 5. **Small risk at airline check-in** — staff might incorrectly demand visa/card. Carry all documentation + this advice letter 6. **Travel directly Italy ↔ destination** — Your Europe Advice recommends entering/exiting Schengen through Italy only (avoid transiting other EU countries) ## Sources - [Brussels Airport: train access](https://www.brusselsairport.be/en/passengers/access-parking/train) - [SNCB/NMBS: Brussels Airport Supplement](https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/tickets-and-railcards/airports/brussels-airport) - [Trainline: Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Antwerpen-Centraal](https://www.thetrainline.com/en/train-times/brussels-airport-zaventem-to-antwerpen-centraal) - [Trainline: Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Antwerpen-Berchem](https://www.thetrainline.com/en/train-times/brussels-airport-zaventem-to-antwerpen-berchem) - [iRail API (Belgian train open data)](https://api.irail.be/) — return train times - [timeanddate.com: Antwerp extended forecast](https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/belgium/antwerp/ext) — weather