Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels five hours ahead of Durham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to BRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Brussels Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and BRU:
Keflavik International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
At the moment, R 4,794 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,736. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RDU to BRU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Brussels Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Brussels Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Brussels Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Brussels and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Brussels Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Brussels in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to BRU in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Belgium, consider Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are among its highlights.