Flying from Venice to Brussels: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Venice. Explore your options leaving from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) when planning your flight from Venice to Brussels.
Hop off your plane in Brussels at Brussels International Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Venice to Brussels flight.
Venice and Brussels follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
The busiest route for flights from Venice to Brussels is from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brussels International Airport (BRU). You can select from 11 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from VCE to BRU is the 06:40 Brussels Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the latest available service is at 14:00 with Brussels Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Venice to Brussels flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Brussels
R 318 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Venice to Brussels. Return flights start from R 637. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Venice to Brussels flights.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on plane tickets from Venice to Brussels. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Venice to Brussels, you can depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Fly from VCE to Brussels International Airport (BRU) in one continuous trip.
Brussels Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Venice to Brussels plane tickets from VCE.
The journey from central Venice to VCE takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near Venice Marco Polo Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Venice to Brussels, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Venice Marco Polo Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
You can take a nonstop flight from Venice to Brussels out of Venice Treviso Airport (TSF). Kick off your travels at TSF and hop off the plane at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Ryanair offers direct Venice to Brussels plane tickets from TSF. Book your favourite aisle seat and reach your destination in one go.
TSF is around 26 kilometres from central Venice. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Venice to Brussels? Unwind in a hotel near Venice Treviso Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
72% of flights departing Venice Treviso Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to BRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Venice to Brussels. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 to explore Brussels and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
After your flight from Venice to Brussels has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 40 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Venice to Brussels, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CRL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
March is the quietest month for flights from Venice to Brussels, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Brussels based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Venice to Brussels ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Venice to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Venice to Brussels, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Grand-Place of Brussels, Atomium and Royal Palace of Brussels are popular attractions which should be on any good Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Saint Paul's Cathedral of Liège, Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.