Flying from Johannesburg to Brussels: what you need to know
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Brussels leaving from here.
Brussels International Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's chief entry points.
Brussels is one hour behind Johannesburg and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Johannesburg to Brussels flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Brussels
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Johannesburg to Brussels flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Johannesburg to Brussels flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Brussels or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Brussels International Airport (BRU) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near BRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Brussels. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Brussels International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Brussels and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Brussels International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The centre of Brussels is approximately 40 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). After your flight from Johannesburg to Brussels has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to CRL. Settle in and get cosy after your Johannesburg to Brussels flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving taxi lines. Pick up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from CRL two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
September is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Brussels. To avoid the crowds, go to Brussels in March.
Book a Johannesburg to Brussels ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Brussels, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
Grand-Place of Brussels and Atomium are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Brussels itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Royal Palace of Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
If you want to check out another major destination in Belgium, head for Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Saint Paul's Cathedral of Liège, Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are key highlights.