Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport.
Amsterdam and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from AMS to BRU start at 06:45 — the first with KLM. The latest departure is at 21:45 with KLM. In total, you can take your pick of 34 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your AMS to BRU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Brussels (and then seeing more of Belgium!) is easy with KLM. This popular airline offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport.
KLM tops the list for bookings on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to BRU flights, with 76.45% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between AMS and BRU include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
At the moment, 80 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 169 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from AMS to BRU, book your journey ten months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from AMS to BRU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Travel at your own speed with a Brussels Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Brussels and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Brussels. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Brussels. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport for August if you want to explore Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to discover other corners of Belgium. Travel about 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Parc Gobbe to Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Belgium, consider Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are among the biggest draws.
