Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Madrid and Brussels are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 65 Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 06:10 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:55 with Brussels Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to BRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport, so jetting off to Brussels (and then seeing more parts of Belgium!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Iberia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Europa is a leader in on-time performance for MAD to BRU flights, with 93.44% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and BRU:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport flight is 28 €. A return plane ticket is currently 58 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MAD to BRU by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAD to BRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights leaving from Madrid Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Grab a Brussels International Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Brussels International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
September is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Brussels in March.
Before locking in your flight from Madrid Airport to Brussels International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to discover other parts of Belgium. Journey around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to check off its popular sights. From Musée de la Photographie to BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another essential stop in Belgium. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.