Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels one hour ahead of Manchester.
Choose from 52 weekly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Brussels Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to BRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Brussels (and then seeing more of Belgium!) is a snap with Brussels Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Brussels Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MAN to BRU flights is Brussels Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAN and BRU include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
At the moment, RM191 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM382. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAN to BRU.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from MAN to BRU is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Reserve a hotel near BRU if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Brussels in January.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Belgium you should also see. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Experience major highlights starting with Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.