Flying from Hamburg to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Hamburg is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Hamburg to Brussels Airport (BRU) flying out of Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
The average time for a direct Hamburg to Brussels Airport flight is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Hamburg. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the busiest route. Brussels Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from HAM to BRU is with Brussels Airlines at 7:05pm.
Your flight from Hamburg to BRU won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Hamburg Airport (HAM) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Hamburg to Brussels Airport (BRU) depart from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Hamburg to Brussels Airport with Brussels Airlines. This top airline operates departures from HAM.
Brussels Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from HAM to BRU.
With a dependable 82.3% of services landing on schedule, Brussels Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hamburg to Brussels Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Hamburg Airport:
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to BRU flight:
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg to Brussels Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Hamburg to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Brussels. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Brussels Airport (BRU)
RM233 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Brussels Airport. A return flight starts from RM603. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Hamburg to BRU, book your ticket three months ahead of your departure date.
August is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Hamburg to Brussels Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Save money on your flight from Hamburg to Brussels Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Brussels Airport (BRU)
February is the quietest month for flights from Hamburg to Brussels Airport (BRU), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Brussels based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to BRU plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Brussels Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brussels right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Brussels Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Brussels Christmas Market, Grand Place and Atomium are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
You've visited Brussels, now it's time to discover more of Belgium. Journey around 113 kilometres west to Ostend to check off its leading sights. From Belgian Coast to Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship, your itinerary will be busy.
Verviers is another well-known destination in Belgium and is around 105 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without visiting La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.