Flying from London to Brussels: what you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Brussels. Explore your options for leaving London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Touch down in Brussels at Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Hop on a direct London to Brussels flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels one hour ahead of London.
The most popular route for flights from London to Brussels is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU). Take your pick of 48 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to BRU is the 06:30 British Airways option. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 18:45 with British Airways.
Leave enough time to catch your London to Brussels flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Brussels
Book nine months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Brussels flights.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from London to Brussels. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can catch a direct flight from London to Brussels departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your trip at LHR and land at Brussels Airport (BRU).
Secure your London to Brussels plane tickets with British Airways. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from LHR.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for London to Brussels flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Brussels or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Brussels flight, here's where you can stop when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to Brussels, take it easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a ticket from London to Brussels with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Brussels:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make taking an early London to Brussels flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 8 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London to Brussels. Book one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is approximately 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). After your flight from London to Brussels has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CRL. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from London to Brussels:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at CRL can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London to Brussels. July is the busiest month to travel to Brussels. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in a London to Brussels ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from London to Brussels in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Brussels, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are attractions you won't want to skip in Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
You've seen Brussels, now it's time to discover more of Belgium. Travel around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to tick off its popular sights. From Parc Gobbe to Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Liege is another standout destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without dropping by Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
