How to find cheap flights to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Right now, R 4,828 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Brussels Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to BRU for R 9,438.
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About one month before takeoff is a good time to book tickets to Brussels, where Brussels Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the best deals.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Brussels by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Brussels Airport.
Best time to go to Brussels
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Brussels in June.
To find the cheapest month for flights to BRU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Brussels at its busiest, book your flights to BRU for July. Going on holiday during peak periods typically means more to do and see compared to other times.
February is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Brussels then.
With averages of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF), August is when Brussels is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -2ºC (28ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
March is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Brussels.
December brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Fly to Brussels without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Brussels Airport:
If you want to jet off with the most punctual carrier, book your BRU plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
When you touch down at BRU, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to BRU. Book a room at any of these stays close to Brussels Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in BRU. Line up your ride with Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and discover parts of Brussels that aren't in every guidebook.
Brussels Airport has an on-time rating of 72%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful 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)
Central Brussels is about 14 kilometres from BRU.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to BRU, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 40 minutes.
Brussels is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Brussels highlights
Jump off your flight to Brussels and head straight for these popular attractions:
Grand Place: Located in Pentagon around 0.48 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing.
Citizens Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Brussels. This park is roughly 2 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Atomium: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north of the centre of Brussels.
How to get to Charleroi from Brussels Airport (BRU)
Going to the nearby city of Charleroi? It's about 72 kilometres from BRU. Give yourself around 50 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Allow for a journey time of 2 hours 5 minutes or so when making your way to Charleroi on public transport.
Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Liege
Liege is located around 80 kilometres from Brussels Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The drive time to Liege is roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Belgium
In the mood to keep exploring? Charleroi is a must-do while you're in Belgium. It's around 56 kilometres south of Brussels and features Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Musée de la Photographie.
Another city in Belgium that belongs on your itinerary is Liege. From Brussels, it's roughly 80 kilometres east and is home to attractions like Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral) and Saint Bartholomew's Church. Add a stop at Parc De La Citadelle too. Liege Airport (LGG) is the city's main airport.
Add one more stop to the mix with Namur. Roughly 56 kilometres south-east of Brussels, Citadelle de Namur, Citadelle (Citadel) and Belfry of Namur are reason enough to go.
