Flying from London to Brussels: what you need to know
When organizing your flight from London to Brussels, you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Step off your plane in Brussels at Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Hop on a direct London to Brussels flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels one hour ahead of London.
The busiest route for flights from London to Brussels is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU). You can select from 48 services every week between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to BRU is the 06:25 British Airways option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 19:00 with British Airways.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your London to Brussels flight.
Traveling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Brussels
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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 Airport (BRU) without any stops.
Lock in your London to Brussels plane tickets with British Airways. This airline is a top choice for direct flights from LHR.
We make it a cinch to find a London to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 26 kilometers from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Brussels? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Brussels flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Brussels include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to Brussels? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a ticket from London to Brussels with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Brussels:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
STN is around 48 kilometers from central London. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Brussels flight:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their final stop on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes around 20 minutes by car. The center is roughly 11 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to BRU if you have a late flight from London to Brussels. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Brussels Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Brussels and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is roughly 48 kilometers from central Brussels. Once you've hopped off your flight from London to Brussels, it takes approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CRL. Settle in and get cozy after your London to Brussels flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from CRL two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London to Brussels. July is the busiest month to travel to Brussels. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in a London to Brussels ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range 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
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Brussels, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are highlights which should be on every Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
You've seen Brussels, now it's time to discover more of Belgium. Travel around 48 kilometers south to Charleroi to tick off its popular sights. From Parc Gobbe to Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Liege is another standout destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometers east of Brussels. No trip is complete without dropping by Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.