Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport.
Brussels and Bari share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BRU to BRI start at 07:00 — the first with Transavia. The last service of the day is at 16:00 with Transavia. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Brussels Airport to Palese Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your BRU to BRI flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Transavia offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Bari — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Transavia on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for BRU to BRI flights is Transavia.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRU and BRI:
Milano Linate Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Palese Airport (BRI)
$63 is the best price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Palese Airport flight. A return flight starts at $132. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from BRU to BRI, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the departures from Brussels Airport, 71.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Brussels Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BRU:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels Airport to Palese Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRI instead:
Pick up a Palese Airport rental car and discover Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Palese Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
From Palese Airport, Bari is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bari. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Brussels Airport to Palese Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bari, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRU to BRI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Bari has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres west of Bari, a trip to Rome will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.