Flying from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to BRU.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to BRU with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and BRU include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BRU flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
The centre of Brussels is about 8 kilometres from Brussels Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Brussels Airport is 486 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 772 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BRU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Melbourne to Brussels Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to BRU is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU). October is when most people visit Brussels. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Book a Melbourne to BRU plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Brussels Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Brussels right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport:
Your Brussels visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include Grand Place, Brussels Christmas Market and Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a trip to Ostend will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
Around 105 kilometres east of Brussels, Verviers is another essential stop in Belgium. No visit is complete without checking out La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.
