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Among airlines operating Dublin to Brussels flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Dublin and Brussels. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus

Flights from Dublin to Brussels usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and may arrive at several airports in Brussels area, including Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and Charleroi Brussels (CRL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Brussels.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €114 return, compared with €119 via a stopover through Manchester (MAN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €16–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Brussels most commonly connect through:

• Manchester (MAN) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 2% of one-stop connections

Manchester (MAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Dublin to Brussels route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €105 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at €124, a difference of €19. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Brussels route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Brussels flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Brussels are Grand Place, Centre de Conference Albert Borschette, and Place Rogier. These are among the most viewed places in Brussels on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Brussels:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 07:29
• Latest: departs at 18:45 and lands at 20:29.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 41% above the route average of €114. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to Brussels takes 1h 44m, covering 1,250 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dublin to Brussels are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €30, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manchester (MAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 52m, compared to 6h 24m via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and 9h 38m via Zurich (ZRH).

Brussels is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (Central European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Brussels is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (BRU) – daily rates from around €17:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar
• Sixt

Near Charleroi Brussels Airport (CRL) – daily rates from around €19:

• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Return flights from Dublin to Brussels range from €83 to €160, with an average of €114 over the past 12 months. Anything below €83 counts as a good deal.