Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brussels is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from BHX to BRU start at 06:05 — the earliest with Brussels Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:45 with Brussels Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BHX to BRU flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to discovering Brussels (and maybe even some other great parts of Belgium!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Brussels Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers BHX to BRU flights is Brussels Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.78% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and BRU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Currently, 56 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 98 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BHX to BRU.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Brussels in January.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you want to explore Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to BRU in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
You've seen Brussels, now it's time to discover more of Belgium. Journey around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to tick off its leading sights. From Parc Gobbe to Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. No visit is complete without checking out Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.