Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt.
Brussels (the location of Brussels Airport) and Frankfurt share the same timezone — UTC+1.
With 45 flights a week between the two airports, Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Brussels Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:45. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from BRU to FRA is with Brussels Airlines at 19:45.
Leave enough time to catch your BRU to Frankfurt flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Direct Brussels Airport to Frankfurt tickets are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll be touching down.
Brussels Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from BRU to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
BRU is around 8 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near BRU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, 71.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt
RM248 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Frankfurt flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is RM698. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BRU to Frankfurt.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Brussels Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near FRA if you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from BRU to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 40 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HHN. Kick back and get cosy after your BRU to Frankfurt flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Before scheduling your flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Frankfurt offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Brussels Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.