Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Brussels is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LCY to BRU flight.
Travelling during a peak month like February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Brussels Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LCY and BRU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Right now, $169 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $370. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LCY to BRU if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from London City Airport to Brussels Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London City Airport to Brussels Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LCY:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider booking a hotel near BRU if you're taking a late London City Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from London City Airport to Brussels Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Brussels in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from London City Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCY to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to discover other corners of Belgium. Travel around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to tick off its popular sights. From Parc Gobbe to Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.