Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Faro Airport to Brussels Airport flights. The 09:05 departure with TUI fly is the earliest flight you can take. Transavia operates the latest service of the day at 19:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your FAO to BRU flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Brussels, Belgium. Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport:
Transavia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FAO to BRU flights. A reliable 83.33% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FAO and BRU include:
Porto Airport
Malaga Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Right now, R 892 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,028. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from FAO to BRU, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FAO to BRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights taking off from Faro Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're getting in on a late Faro Airport to Brussels Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Brussels. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you'd like to explore Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you want to check out another great destination in Belgium, head for Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are highlights.