How to find cheap flights to Brussels
£28 is the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Brussels. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is £13.
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Book your tickets around one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Brussels. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Indirect routes are often cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your tickets.
Best time to go to Brussels
To find the cheapest month for flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
July is the most popular month to fly. The city is generally at its peak, making it the perfect time to explore.
February is the least busy month to visit if you're after a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Brussels then.
Check the weather conditions before you go. August is the warmest time of year in Brussels, with averages between 12ºC and 27ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -2ºC to 8ºC.
March comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With seven days of average rainfall, this is the driest month in Brussels.
The wettest time of year is December. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.
Flying to Brussels: what you need to know
When organising your Brussels flight, there are a few options for your arrival airport. Touch down at Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
The busiest airport serving the city is Brussels Airport (BRU).
Skip the layovers and get to your destination quickly. Book a direct flight to Brussels with one of these leading airlines:
Brussels operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Complete your trip by choosing the right stay. Check out these accommodation options once you've booked your plane ticket:
Getting to central Brussels from Brussels Airport (BRU)
Central Brussels is about 14 kms (9 miles) from BRU, the city's main gateway.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or ride-share after your flight to Brussels.
Expect the trip to take about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get some rest or simply freshen up after your flight to Brussels. These hotels near Brussels Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Kick off your Brussels adventure sooner by booking a car hire at BRU. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Brussels Airport serves Brussels and nearby areas in Brussels Capital Region, Belgium.
Brussels highlights
These top attractions have to be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Brussels:
Grand Place: Located in Pentagon around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing.
Craft Market (Place Agora): You'll find this shopping area roughly 3 kms (2 miles) north of the centre. Give your wallet a little workout here while exploring Brussels.
Royal Palace of Brussels: Want more reasons to visit Brussels? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the city centre in Pentagon.
Explore more of Belgium
There are plenty more places to explore in Belgium, starting with Charleroi. Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Musée de la Photographie are must-visits in this city, which is about 48 kms (30 miles) south of Brussels.
Another city in Belgium that will quickly win you over is Liege. From Brussels, it's around 88 kms (55 miles) east and features highlights like Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral) and Saint Bartholomew's Church. Find time for Parc De La Citadelle too. Liege Airport (LGG) is the main gateway to this city.
About 56 kms (35 miles) southeast of Brussels, Namur is worth going out of your way for. Some of the best reasons to visit include Citadelle de Namur, Citadelle (Citadel) and Belfry of Namur.
Complete your trip with a Brussels car hire
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Pick from a selection of car rentals in Brussels and explore without limits. With one easy search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Brussels.