Flying from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels six hours ahead of Indianapolis.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your IND to BRU flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IND and BRU:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport flight is $433. A round-trip ticket right now is $966. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IND to BRU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IND to BRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport.
Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)
You'll find IND at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Indianapolis Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Indianapolis Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Indianapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IND? If you've booked an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Reserve a hotel close to BRU if you're catching a late Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Brussels International Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Brussels International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
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 get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
September is the busiest month for flights from Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Brussels in March.
Lock in your flight from Indianapolis Airport to Brussels International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IND to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Belgium, consider Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are key reasons to visit.
