Travelling from Warsaw to Brussels: what you need to know
Warsaw has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to Brussels flying out of Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's chief entry points.
The average time for a direct Warsaw to Brussels flight is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Warsaw and Brussels are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
The most popular route for flights from Warsaw to Brussels is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU). You can select from 37 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from WAW to BRU is the 06:15 Brussels Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 20:20 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Allow plenty of time to make your Warsaw to Brussels flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Brussels
Book three months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Warsaw to Brussels flights.
June is the best month for scoring a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Warsaw to Brussels. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Begin your trip at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), which offers multiple direct flights from Warsaw to Brussels. From WAW, you can fly nonstop to Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Warsaw to Brussels plane tickets with departures from WAW, including:
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Warsaw to Brussels? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Frederic Chopin Airport:
Of all flights leaving Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% touch down on time at their destination.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Consider booking your direct flight from Warsaw to Brussels out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Nonstop services from WMI will get you to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Ryanair offers direct Warsaw to Brussels plane tickets from WMI. Book your preferred window seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
You can reach WMI from the centre of Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your flight from Warsaw to Brussels:
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Warsaw to Brussels. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks in advance of your Warsaw to Brussels flight.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Warsaw to Brussels has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is approximately 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to CRL. Settle in and get cosy after your Warsaw to Brussels flight at one of these well-located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Warsaw to Brussels. July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Warsaw to Brussels ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Brussels around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Brussels, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are attractions you won't want to skip in Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Belgium, head for Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are the start of reasons to visit.