Travelling from London to Brussels: what you need to know
Choose from a number of airports when organising a flight from London to Brussels. Check out your options for leaving London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Touch down in Brussels at Brussels International Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
The average length of a direct London to Brussels flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels one hour ahead of London.
With 43 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels International Airport (BRU) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from London to Brussels with British Airways at 06:25. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LHR to BRU is with British Airways at 19:00.
Leave enough time to get on your London to Brussels flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Brussels
To secure cheap London to Brussels flights, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from London to Brussels. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from London to Brussels by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' London to Brussels flights.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're searching for a direct flight from London to Brussels, you can leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Fly from LHR to Brussels International Airport (BRU) in one seamless trip.
Keep an eye out for promotions with British Airways. This carrier offers direct London to Brussels plane tickets out of LHR.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for London to Brussels flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Brussels or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Brussels flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Brussels include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from London to Brussels? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport get to their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 83%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a ticket from London to Brussels with a stop or two leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and Brussels:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Brussels flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Brussels International Airport (BRU) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Brussels. Book one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Pick up a Brussels International Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Brussels International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is located around 40 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). As soon as your flight from London to Brussels has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CRL. Unwind after your London to Brussels flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
September is the busiest month for flights from London to Brussels. To skip the crowds, go to Brussels in March.
When booking your London to Brussels tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from London to Brussels in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from London to Brussels, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
Grand-Place of Brussels and Atomium are just two of the big attractions to add to your Brussels must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Royal Palace of Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres to the south, popular attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Belgium, head for Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Saint Paul's Cathedral of Liège, Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are key highlights.