Travelling from London to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from London to Brussels Airport (BRU). London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are the main airports in London.
The average length of a direct London to Brussels Airport flight is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brussels Airport is located in Brussels. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU), with 44 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from LHR to BRU is the 6:25am British Airways service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 7pm with British Airways.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to BRU, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Brussels Airport (BRU) depart from this terminal.
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Brussels Airport with British Airways.
Most travellers prefer to fly with British Airways from LHR to BRU.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Brussels Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Brussels Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your London to BRU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Brussels Airport (BRU) with a stop or two out of London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and BRU:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Brussels Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your destination as planned.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
Reserve a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from London to Brussels Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
The centre of Brussels is about 8 kilometres from Brussels Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Brussels Airport is $61. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $154. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from London to BRU, book your ticket seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on London to Brussels Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to BRU.
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The best time to fly from London to Brussels Airport (BRU)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Brussels Airport (BRU), while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Brussels based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a London to BRU plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Brussels Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Brussels right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Brussels Airport:
Grand Place and Atomium are a couple of top attractions to put on your Brussels must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Royal Palace of Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've seen Brussels. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, The Crystal Ship and Mu.ZEE.
Around 105 kilometres east of Brussels, Verviers is another favourite stop in Belgium. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hôtel communal ou Ancienne Halle - Monument classé, Musée d'Archéologie et du Folklore and Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Ceramique.