Travelling from New York to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
When planning your flight from New York to Brussels Airport (BRU), there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main terminals.
7 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct New York to Brussels Airport flight.
Brussels is five hours ahead of New York. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 9 direct flights a week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Brussels Airport (BRU). This is the busiest route, with Brussels Airlines offering a 6:10pm departure from JFK to BRU.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to BRU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can jump on a direct flight from New York to Brussels Airport (BRU) out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When leaving from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Brussels Airport with Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from JFK to BRU.
With 73.47% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to BRU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Brussels Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about kicking off your trip from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Brussels Airport (BRU) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from New York to BRU with United Airlines. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of EWR.
United Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from EWR to BRU.
United Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Brussels Airport, with 68.33% of its services arriving as planned.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Brussels Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to BRU flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Lock in a plane ticket from New York to Brussels Airport (BRU) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LGA and BRU include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Brussels Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving on time, LGA is a reliable starting point for any adventure.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider booking a hotel near BRU if you're catching a late flight from New York to Brussels Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your New York to Brussels Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Brussels. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Brussels Airport (BRU)
159 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Brussels Airport. A return flight starts from 364 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from New York to BRU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Brussels Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from New York to Brussels Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from New York to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from New York to Brussels Airport (BRU). July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your New York to BRU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Brussels Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Brussels Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Brussels Christmas Market, Grand Place and Atomium are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including 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.