Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to BRU start at 06:45 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 21:35 with Brussels Airlines. In total, there are 45 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your FRA to BRU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Brussels Airlines offers direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Brussels Airlines.
With 72.56% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to BRU flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FRA and BRU:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Zurich Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt am Main Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
If you're arriving on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BRU:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Brussels International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Brussels International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels International Airport, Brussels is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
September is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Brussels in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Brussels International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to BRU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered after you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Belgium, consider Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are the start of reasons to visit.