Travelling from Montreal to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Brussels Airport (BRU) jetting off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 7 hours 5 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Montreal to Brussels Airport flight.
Brussels is six hours ahead of Montreal. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the most popular route, with 8 direct services each week. You can get from YUL to BRU on Air Canada's 6:40pm flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to BRU, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can take a direct flight from Montreal to Brussels Airport (BRU) departing from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
When jetting out of YUL, you can take a direct flight from Montreal to Brussels Airport with Air Canada.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air Canada between YUL and BRU.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Brussels Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can arrive at YHU from central Montreal in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Montreal to BRU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Montreal Metropolitan Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Brussels Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport to the centre of Brussels is around 8 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Brussels Airport is $435. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $708. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to BRU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Montreal to Brussels Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Montreal to Brussels Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Brussels Airport (BRU)
October is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Brussels Airport (BRU). Visit Brussels in January for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Montreal to BRU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Brussels Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Montreal to Brussels Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Grand Place, Brussels Christmas Market and Atomium are popular attractions which should feature on any good Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a visit to Ostend will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Belgium, head for Verviers, roughly 105 kilometres east of Brussels. La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses are the start of reasons to visit.