Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels three hours behind Dubai.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Emirates is the earliest available. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 14:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DXB to BRU flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Brussels (and then seeing more of Belgium!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Emirates.
The most punctual carrier operating DXB to BRU flights is Emirates. Its services arrive as scheduled 79.83% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and BRU include:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
R 3,368 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 6,880. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from DXB to BRU, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DXB:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
If you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Brussels International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels International Airport to central Brussels has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Brussels. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Brussels International Airport for August if you want to explore Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to BRU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Belgium, consider Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are highlights.