Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Brussels.
Your BRU to LGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BRU and LGW include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is R 993. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,463. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from BRU to LGW, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRU to LGW.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the flights that depart from Brussels Airport, 71.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Brussels Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Brussels Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRU to LGW around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.