Travelling from Colombo to Brussels: what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Brussels departing from here.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's primary gateways.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Colombo to Brussels flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Brussels
To pick up cheap Colombo to Brussels flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a cinch to find a Colombo to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
CMB is about 27 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
75.71% of flights that depart Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near BRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Brussels. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Brussels and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead of your Colombo to Brussels flight.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Colombo to Brussels has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CRL. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Colombo to Brussels:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Brussels. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Brussels in January.
Book a Colombo to Brussels ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Colombo to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Brussels, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are top sights which should be on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be explored. About 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another standout destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without a visit to Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.