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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 07:42
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 19:52.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

A direct flight from London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport takes 1h 12m, covering 527 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.

Return flights from London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport range from €136 to €210, with an average of €164 over the past 12 months. Anything below €136 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the €164 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €144 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with €164 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €19–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (BRU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €42 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

One-stop flights from London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Zurich (ZRH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €157 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €171, a difference of €14.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Brussels Airlines

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 36m, compared to 3h 46m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 55m via Zurich (ZRH).

Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating London to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights:

• Brussels Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

There are around six reputable car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz and Sixt, located at the airport. Collect your keys at the car rental counters in the Arrivals hall and make your way to the collection points, which is only a short walk away. It is advisable to book your car online beforehand.

There is unlimited free WiFi access throughout the terminal at Brussels airport. The network is the Brussels Airport Free WiFI and you can register via email or via social media. Once you have accepted the terms and conditions you will be free to surf to your hearts’ content.

The closest hotel is the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel which is around 200m (approximately 220 yards) away from the terminal building. A slightly more budget option is the Novotel Brussels Airport which is 2km (just over 1 mile) away from the airport and has a free hotel shuttle for guests.

There is a train that takes 17 minutes to get from the airport into the city centre. The railway station is conveniently located on level -1 under the terminal building. Tickets can be purchased online and cost in the region of EUR11 (around GBP10) to get into the city.