Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Brussels is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are five Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 12:20 Brussels Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:25 with Brussels Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EDI to BRU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to discovering Brussels (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Belgium!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport offered by this carrier.
Brussels Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 80.0% of services landing on schedule, Brussels Airlines has the best on-time performance for EDI to BRU flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between EDI and BRU:
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Consider staying in a hotel near BRU if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Brussels International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels International Airport, Brussels is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
September is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Brussels in March.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BRU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be discovered after you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.

