Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brussels: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Brussels.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BHX to Brussels flight.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Start your journey at BHX and fly nonstop to Brussels Airport (BRU). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Birmingham Airport to Brussels tickets.
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We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BHX to Brussels with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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BHX is about 11 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Brussels, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brussels
RM192 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Brussels flight. A return plane ticket starts from RM412. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from BHX to Brussels, book your journey four months before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Birmingham Airport to Brussels tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Birmingham Airport to Brussels. Book one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from BHX to Brussels.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Once your flight from Birmingham Airport to Brussels has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CRL. Unwind and get cosy after your BHX to Brussels flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
September is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Brussels. To escape the crowds, head to Brussels in December.
Before booking a Birmingham Airport to Brussels plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BHX to Brussels around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Brussels right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Brussels:
Atomium and Grand Place are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Brussels must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out 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 taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, The Crystal Ship and Mu.ZEE.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Belgium, head for Verviers, about 113 kilometres east of Brussels. Hôtel communal ou Ancienne Halle - Monument classé, Musée d'Archéologie et du Folklore and Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Ceramique are key reasons to visit.