How to find cheap flights from Brussels
Book a one-way flight from Brussels for just $22. This is the best price available right now for a departure from Brussels S. Charleroi.
Fares for return trips start at $49.
Out of all the cities you can fly to from Brussels, Rodez is the cheapest.
Where you take off from in Brussels can make all the difference to what you pay. Brussels International Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are worth comparing for the best deal.
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Choose the right time when booking your plane tickets from Brussels. For domestic routes, try to secure your seats one to three months ahead, while international trips are often best booked two to six months in advance.
Potentially find lower fares by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This widens your results to include nearby airports at your destination.
Willing to go wherever the cheap flights are? Set 'Brussels' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels sits in the UTC+1 time zone, with departing flights shown in local time.
Top airlines flying from Brussels are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Brussels Airlines: Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Ryanair: Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Vueling: Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Heading to another country? Entry rules can differ depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so check well in advance. Travel agents, airlines and official embassy sites will have the latest advice on visas or any other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Brussels
The most affordable time to get on a flight departing from Brussels is usually June.
September is generally the busiest month to travel. Periods of strong demand like this can bring higher fares.
More affordable tickets are available in March, which is the quietest time to fly out of the city.
Consider catching a flight from Brussels leaving Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from Brussels
Take your pick from cities including Madrid, Barcelona and Milan. They're some of the most popular international destinations to fly to from Brussels.
Or expand your travels into Spain, Italy or Germany. They rank among the most visited countries when flying from Brussels.
The shortest flight out of Brussels goes to Amsterdam, taking roughly 55 minutes.
Leaving from Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The majority of flights from Brussels depart from Brussels International Airport. BRU is around 8 kilometres from the city centre.
If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Popular airlines departing from Brussels International Airport include:
Have an early flight out or just want departure day to feel a little less hectic? Book one of these hotels near BRU and enjoy a more laid-back start to your journey:
Flying out of Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
When searching for flight tickets from Brussels, consider leaving from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). You might find cheaper deals or more available flights. It's around 48 kilometres from the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it takes 55 minutes or so.
These airlines depart from CRL, giving you plenty of fares, schedules and routes to pick from:
These hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport will put you steps from your boarding gate ahead of your flight from Brussels: