Travelling from Hamburg to Brussels: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Hamburg. Explore your options departing from Hamburg International Airport (HAM) or Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC) when reserving your flight from Hamburg to Brussels.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Brussels, Brussels International Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the chief entry points.
The average time for a direct Hamburg to Brussels flight is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Hamburg and Brussels are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Hamburg International Airport (HAM) to Brussels International Airport (BRU) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 12 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Hamburg to Brussels is with Brussels Airlines at 19:05. Opt for the first HAM to BRU departure operated by Brussels Airlines at 07:05 to maximise your time in Brussels.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Hamburg to Brussels flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Brussels
Score cheap Hamburg to Brussels flights by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Hamburg to Brussels. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
You can get a direct flight from Hamburg to Brussels jetting off from Hamburg International Airport (HAM). Start your trip at HAM and arrive at Brussels International Airport (BRU).
Check out the promotions with Brussels Airlines. This carrier offers direct Hamburg to Brussels plane tickets from HAM.
We make it easy to book a Hamburg to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Hamburg International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Munich Airport (MUC)
HAM is around 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Hamburg International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamburg to Brussels, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg International Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Hamburg Lubeck Airport (LBC)
LBC is about 56 kilometres from central Hamburg. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Hamburg to Brussels? Check in to a hotel near Hamburg Lubeck Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
78% of flights taking off from Hamburg Lubeck Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Hamburg to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Pick up a Brussels International Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Brussels International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Hamburg to Brussels flight.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Brussels. Once you've hopped off your flight from Hamburg to Brussels, it takes approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to CRL. Tuck yourself in after your Hamburg to Brussels flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from CRL two weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
September is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg to Brussels. To skip the crowds, go to Brussels in March.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Hamburg to Brussels ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Hamburg to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Brussels right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Hamburg to Brussels:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Grand-Place of Brussels, Atomium and Royal Palace of Brussels are popular attractions which should be on any good Brussels itinerary.
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 to the south, its top attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
If you're eager to discover another side of Belgium, head for Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Saint Paul's Cathedral of Liège, Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are key highlights.