Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Brussels: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels and you'll be travelling for around 55 minutes.
Amsterdam (the location of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport) and Brussels are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
The busiest route is from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU). You can select from 28 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AMS to BRU is the 06:50 KLM service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:45 with KLM.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your AMS to Brussels flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Start your journey at AMS and fly nonstop to Brussels Airport (BRU). That will be your arrival point when searching for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels tickets.
KLM is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from AMS to Brussels with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Travelling from central Amsterdam to AMS takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Brussels
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels flight is 53 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 142 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from AMS to Brussels.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from AMS to Brussels.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to the centre of Brussels takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks before your flight from AMS to Brussels.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Brussels. Following your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near CRL. Kick back and get cosy after your AMS to Brussels flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at CRL will save you money.
Best time to go to Brussels
December is the quietest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Brussels based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from AMS to Brussels around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Brussels, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
Atomium and Grand Place are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Brussels to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Royal Palace of Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a visit to Ostend will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, The Crystal Ship and Mu.ZEE.
Verviers is another sought-after destination in Belgium and is around 113 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without seeing Hôtel communal ou Ancienne Halle - Monument classé, Musée d'Archéologie et du Folklore and Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Ceramique.
