Flying from Brussels to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Brussels is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Washington DC is five hours behind Brussels. Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located in Washington DC, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Brussels to BWI. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to BWI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Travelling from central Brussels to BRU takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, 71.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
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71.71% of flights leaving Brussels S. Charleroi Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 329 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 444 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Brussels to BWI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
May is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Washington DC based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Brussels to BWI plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are attractions you won't want to skip in Washington DC.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Virginia Beach is another standout destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres south of Washington DC. No journey is complete without visiting Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.