Traveling from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU).
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to BRU. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to BRU departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 15 miles in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 35 miles away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to BRU flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BRU and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Brussels Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport to central Brussels is roughly 5 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Brussels Airport is $328. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $876. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to BRU, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Brussels Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU). July is when most people travel to Brussels. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 81ºF. Lock in your Melbourne to BRU plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 28ºF and 46ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Brussels Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Brussels when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Brussels Christmas Market followed by Grand Place and Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be explored. About 70 miles west of Brussels, a visit to Ostend will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
Around 65 miles east of Brussels, Verviers is another essential stop in Belgium. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.
