Travelling from Washington DC to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Brussels Airport (BRU), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
Brussels Airport is located in Brussels. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Washington DC to BRU. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Washington DC to BRU with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DCA and BRU include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Brussels Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Brussels Airport (BRU) plane ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check if flying out of IAD makes more sense for your journey.
You can board a direct flight from Washington DC to BRU with United Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of IAD.
United Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from IAD to BRU.
Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines has the best track record for timeliness.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Brussels Airport, check out these options when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to BRU flight:
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Choosing a plane ticket from Washington DC to Brussels Airport (BRU) with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When jetting off from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to BRU:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Brussels Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Brussels Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Central Brussels is around 8 kilometres from Brussels Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Brussels Airport (BRU)
At the moment, 215 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Brussels Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 359 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to BRU.
The best month for landing cheap Washington DC to Brussels Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Brussels. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Brussels Airport (BRU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Washington DC to BRU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Brussels Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Brussels Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Brussels Christmas Market and Grand Place are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Brussels to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've seen Brussels. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include 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.
