One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
ANR7.4
BRU7.5+0.1
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
ANR4.8
BRU7.0+2.2
Food & retail
Best for
ANR
TUI fly Belgium leisure passengers avoiding BRUTravelers using De Lijn 51/52/53 to Berchem railWalkable single-terminal Schengen departures
Watch out for
ANR
No Priority Pass lounge — do not plan card-lounge accessLimited scheduled network vs Brussels BRUNo published MCTConfirm live De Lijn ticket prices day-of
Amenities and tips
ANR
De Lijn 51/52/53 to BerchemCompact single terminalNo PP lounge
ANR · Compact Deurne city airport with scheduled TUI fly Belgium leisure banks, De Lijn buses 51/52/53 (~10 min to Antwerpen-Berchem) — and **no Priority Pass lounge** on research day.
BRU · Belgium’s main hub: a single terminal over the train station, a cheap official Fast Lane, and two solid paid lounges — while Brussels Airlines’ flagship THE LOFT stays closed into late 2026.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
ANR5.4
BRU6.8+1.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ANR7.6
BRU8.4+0.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ANR6.6
BRU6.8+0.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ANR2.0
BRU6.8+4.8
BRU
Fast city-centre train from under the terminalStar Alliance connections over BrusselsA published €12.50 Fast Lane
BRU
THE LOFT closed until about November 2026Passport control on Pier B and T-gates€6.90 airport train supplement on top of the SNCB fare
Single small Deurne terminal
Walkable check-in to gate flow for leisure banks.
Café / bar basics
Small-terminal F&B rather than a card lounge.
BRU
Fast Lane SecurityThe View LoungeDirect trainFree WiFiFamily facilities
2 hours Schengen, 3 hours long-haul
Airport guidance: 2 hours for a European flight, 3 hours intercontinental.
One building, two piers — read the letter
A is Schengen (T-gates at the far end); B is non-Schengen. Walk A↔B is 10–15 minutes plus border control.
Refill after security; do not guess bottle prices
Official free water at EXKi landside, the post-security kiosk, and published Pier A/B refill points.
