Flying from Warsaw to Brussels: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering the departure point for your flight from Warsaw to Brussels. Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the main airports in Warsaw.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's major gateways.
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Warsaw to Brussels flight.
Warsaw and Brussels share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 37 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Warsaw to Brussels is with LOT - Polish Airlines at 20:20. Go for the first WAW to BRU departure with Brussels Airlines at 06:30 to make the most of your arrival in Brussels.
To ensure you don't miss your Warsaw to Brussels flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Brussels
Book three months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Warsaw to Brussels flights.
June is the best month for scoring a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Warsaw to Brussels. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Begin your trip at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), which has a range of direct flights from Warsaw to Brussels. From WAW, you can fly seamlessly to Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Warsaw to Brussels plane tickets out of WAW. Let one of these carriers take you there:
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel near Frederic Chopin Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Warsaw to Brussels, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can book a direct flight from Warsaw to Brussels out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Nonstop connections from WMI will get you to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Book a direct Warsaw to Brussels plane ticket with Ryanair. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of WMI.
You can reach WMI from central Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your flight from Warsaw to Brussels:
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you around 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 close to BRU if you have a late flight from Warsaw to Brussels. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead of your Warsaw to Brussels flight.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is around 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). As soon as your flight from Warsaw to Brussels has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CRL. Settle in and get cosy after your Warsaw to Brussels flight at one of these well-located options:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make collecting a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at CRL can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Warsaw to Brussels. July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Warsaw to Brussels ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Brussels around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw 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 discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are highlights which should feature on every Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities 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.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Belgium, head for Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are the start of reasons to visit.