How to find cheap flights to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Currently, $217 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Brussels Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BRU for $461.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to BRU rises or falls.
To pick up cheap tickets to Brussels, where Brussels Airport is located, book one month ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Brussels. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Brussels, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Brussels Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Brussels
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Brussels is usually June.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BRU.
If you want to experience Brussels at its liveliest, lock in your flights to BRU for September. Taking a trip during peak periods typically means more things to do than at other times of the year.
December is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Brussels then.
With averages of between 54ºF and 81ºF, August is when Brussels is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 28ºF to 46ºF, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With six days of rain on average, April is the driest month in Brussels.
The wettest time of year is January. Visit then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.
Traveling to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Brussels Airport, these top airlines make getting to Brussels nice and easy:
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most dependable carrier. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a wise choice when booking your BRU plane ticket.
You'll step off the plane in the UTC+1 timezone at BRU.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Brussels Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to BRU:
Brussels Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Brussels Airport is located in Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium.
Getting to central Brussels from Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from BRU to central Brussels is about 8 miles.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to BRU, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the center.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Brussels makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Brussels highlights
Jump off your flight to Brussels and make your way to these popular attractions:
Grand Place: A perfect place to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 miles southwest of the city center in Central Quarter.
Mont des Arts Garden: Make your way to this park when you're ready for a slower rhythm in Brussels. It's roughly 2 miles south of the center in Pentagon.
Royal Palace of Brussels: Take on this landmark next. Around 2 miles south of the city center in Royal Quarter, it's well worth stopping by for the full Brussels experience.
How to get to Charleroi from Brussels Airport (BRU)
The nearby city of Charleroi is about 45 miles from BRU. Heading to the center by ride-share or cab takes around 50 minutes.
Allow roughly 2 hours 5 minutes if you decide to travel to Charleroi on public transport.
Traveling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Liege
If Liege is on your itinerary, public transport takes around 1 hour 50 minutes from Brussels Airport. This city is about 50 miles from BRU.
Going there by car will take you roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Belgium
There's a whole lot more of Belgium begging to be explored. About 35 miles south of Brussels, set out for Charleroi. What not to miss? Begin with Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Another city in Belgium that could easily become a favorite is Liege. From Brussels, it's around 50 miles east and offers highlights like Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral) and Parc De La Citadelle. Make time for Parc de la Chartreuse too. Liege Airport (LGG) is the city's main airport.
Or head for Namur, about 35 miles southeast of Brussels. Citadelle de Namur, Citadel of Namur and Belfry of Namur are just the start of reasons to go.
