Travelling from Bucharest to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Bucharest to Brussels Airport (BRU).
The average duration of a direct Bucharest to Brussels Airport flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Brussels is one hour behind Bucharest. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 9 direct flights every week between Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Brussels Airport (BRU). This is the most popular route, with TAROM offering a 7:45am departure from OTP to BRU.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to BRU, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Take the express route from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Brussels Airport (BRU) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Bucharest to Brussels Airport with TAROM. This top carrier operates services from OTP.
TAROM is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from OTP to BRU.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is TAROM. Its services land as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Brussels Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.27% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Brussels Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near BRU and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Brussels Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Central Brussels is around 8 kilometres from Brussels Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Brussels Airport (BRU)
RM89 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Brussels Airport. A return flight starts at RM177. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to BRU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Bucharest to Brussels Airport (BRU). July is when most people travel to Brussels. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Bucharest to BRU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Brussels Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Brussels right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Brussels Airport:
Brussels Christmas Market and Grand Place are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Brussels itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a trip to Ostend will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Belgium, consider Verviers, roughly 105 kilometres east of Brussels. La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses are highlights.