Flying from Rome to Brussels: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when organising your flight from Rome to Brussels.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Brussels, Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the primary gateways.
Hop on a direct Rome to Brussels flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 55 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Rome to Brussels is with Brussels Airlines at 21:15. Choose the first FCO to BRU departure operated by Ryanair at 06:00 to fit in more activities on your first day in Brussels.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Rome to Brussels flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Brussels
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Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Rome to Brussels. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Start your journey at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), which has a range of direct flights from Rome to Brussels. From FCO, you can fly without any stops to Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Rome to Brussels plane tickets with departures from FCO, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Rome to Brussels flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
FCO is around 23 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rome to Brussels or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of all flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Rome to Brussels departing from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Begin your travels at CIA and step off the plane at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Ryanair offers direct Rome to Brussels plane tickets from CIA. Book your preferred seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
Split up your Rome to Brussels flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and Brussels are:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Rome to Brussels? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
73% of flights leaving Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from Rome to Brussels. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Once your flight from Rome to Brussels has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
The journey will take approximately 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Rome to Brussels, unwind at a hotel near CRL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rome to Brussels. July is the busiest month for a trip to Brussels. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Rome to Brussels tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Rome 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 perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Brussels, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are must-do's during your Brussels adventure.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another sought-after destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without seeing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
