Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Brussels International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to BRU start at 07:05 — the first with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 20:15 with Brussels Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 31 weekly Zurich Airport to Brussels International Airport flights.
Your ZRH to BRU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Brussels (and then exploring more of Belgium!) is a breeze with Brussels Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels International Airport.
Brussels Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
SWISS stands out as the most punctual carrier for ZRH to BRU flights, with 80.42% of its services landing on schedule.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights that take off from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Brussels International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Consider booking a hotel close to BRU if you have a late Zurich Airport to Brussels International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Brussels International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Brussels and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels International Airport, Brussels is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
September is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Brussels in March.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to BRU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Liege is another sought-after destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without experiencing Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.