Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your STN to BRU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and BRU:
Geneve Airport
Dublin Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
At the moment, 41 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 87 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to BRU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider staying in a hotel near BRU if you have a late Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you want to explore Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without dropping by Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.