Flying from Osaka to Brussels: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Osaka to Brussels. Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kobe Airport (UKB) are the main airports in Osaka.
When choosing where to land in Brussels, Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the chief entry points.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels eight hours behind Osaka.
To ensure you make your Osaka to Brussels flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Brussels
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Osaka to Brussels flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
We make it easy to find an Osaka to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Kansai International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
To reach KIX from central Osaka, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Osaka to Brussels? Stay somewhere near Kansai International Airport, like First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport will also have you moments from the terminal.
Of the departures from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
The drive from central Osaka to UKB generally takes 45 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 26 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Osaka to Brussels, unwind in one of these hotels close to Kobe Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Kobe Airport land at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
UKB is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Reserve a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from Osaka to Brussels. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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.
Booking your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Osaka to Brussels has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is approximately 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CRL. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Osaka to Brussels:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from CRL two weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to Brussels. To avoid the crowds, go to Brussels in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Osaka to Brussels ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Osaka to Brussels in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Osaka to Brussels, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are essential stops on your Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading 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.