Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels is nine hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Brussels follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your ADL to Brussels flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from ADL to Brussels, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
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The journey from central Adelaide to ADL takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Brussels, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Adelaide Airport's on-time performance, 75.6% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brussels
$1,049 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Brussels flight. A return ticket right now is $2,255. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ADL to Brussels if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Adelaide Airport to Brussels across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ADL to Brussels by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find a cheap flight from Adelaide Airport to Brussels with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Travel at your own pace with a Brussels Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience more of Brussels and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Brussels.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
After your flight from Adelaide Airport to Brussels has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CRL. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your ADL to Brussels flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from CRL two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Adelaide Airport to Brussels. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are typically higher and top attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Brussels in the off-season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking an Adelaide Airport to Brussels plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ADL to Brussels in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brussels right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Brussels:
Atomium and Grand Place are just two of the big attractions to put on your Brussels must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Manneken Pis.
Explore more of Belgium
You've seen Brussels, now it's time to explore other corners of Belgium. Travel about 113 kilometres west to Ostend to tick off its top sights. From Fort Napoleon to The Crystal Ship and Leopoldpark, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Belgium, head for Verviers, roughly 113 kilometres east of Brussels. Quai Pierre Rapsat, Parc de Séroule and Parc de la Tourelle are the start of reasons to visit.