Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
You can choose from 17 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport flights. The 18:30 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Leave enough time to catch your EWR to BRU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Brussels (and then exploring more of Belgium!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport.
United Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering EWR to BRU flights, with 68.33% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EWR and BRU:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
RM1,350 is currently the best price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,200. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EWR to BRU.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the flights that depart from Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Brussels in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to BRU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include 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 visiting Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.