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Cheap Flights to Brussels
| Round-trip from | £60 | From London to Brussels |
| One-way from | £42 | One-way flight from London to Brussels |
When is the best time to fly to Brussels?
Peak season:
Book cheap flights to Brussels, the headquarters of the European Union and NATO, and home to one of Europe’s most beautiful town squares, Grand Place. Belgium’s cosmopolitan capital is a melting pot of citizens with a fascinating mix of origins including: Flemish, Walloon, Italian, Spanish, English and German. Culture vultures arrive on flights to Brussels to enjoy the Musées Royaux Des Beaux-Arts, with its priceless collection of Flemish and Belgian art; while beer lovers will want to visit the Cantillon Brewery, a family brewery where Lambic, Gueuze, Faro and Kriek beers are made. Shoppers and sweet tooths should venture a little south of the centre to the area of Sablon, a haven for boutiques, antiques, jewellery and highbrow master chocolate makers. Perhaps the best-known attraction in Belgium is Manneken Pis.This statue of a little boy urinating has a wardrobe of more than 700 costumes including Father Christmas and Elvis Presley suits. Summer is the peak of the tourist season in Brussels and you can expect crowds of visitors and long queues outside the main attractions. Cheap flights to Brussels are hard to come by in summer so book flight tickets in advance if you’re planning to visit in these months.
Off season:
You can find the cheapest flights to Brussels from November to March. The winter season has wet and chilly weather and short days. January is generally the wettest month, and temperatures range from 0C to 10C during this period. You’ll be able find discounted hotels but some restaurants and shops may be closed.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Brussels?
The cheapest flights to Brussels are usually found when departing on a Thursday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Sunday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Brussels?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the afternoon when visiting Brussels. Generally the prices will increase for flights at midday as these tend to have higher demand.
How long is the flight to Brussels?
Flights from London to Brussels: 1 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from Manchester to Brussels: 1 hours 20 minutes.
Flights from Birmingham to Brussels: 4 hours 30 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow to Brussels: 3 hours 10 minutes.
Which airlines operate flights to Brussels?
Brussels Airlines operate regular non-stop flights to Brussels from airports such as: London Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham. British Airways also offers direct flights to Brussels from London and Manchester, while low cost airline Ryanair services Manchester Airport with several flights to Brussels each day.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
International flights arrive at Brussels International Airport (BRU) around 7 miles northeast of Brussels. Passengers can reach the city centre by a train shuttle service; the station is on the lower lever of the airport. This runs every 15-20 minutes and takes approximately 20 minutes. A bus station below the Arrivals hall operates buses that serve Brussels, Antwerp and Eindhoven. Metered taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall; the journey to Brussels takes 30 minutes.
