Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to BRU start from 07:05 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 17:55 with SWISS. In total, you can take your pick of 43 weekly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport flights.
Your ZRH to BRU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Brussels (and then discovering more of Belgium!) is a breeze with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport.
SWISS is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers ZRH to BRU flights is SWISS. Its services land without delay 65.69% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
62 € is the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Return flights start from 127 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZRH to BRU if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of the flights that depart from Zurich Airport, 69.02% land on schedule at their destination.
Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Brussels in January.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you'd like to explore Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to BRU in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like 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 trip is complete without seeing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.