Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels one hour ahead of Belfast.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHD to BRU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BHD and BRU include:
Manchester Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Currently, $244 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $416. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BHD to BRU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BHD to BRU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Best Belfast City Airport, data shows 68.3% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Belfast to George Best Belfast City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Reserve a hotel near BRU if you're on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Brussels Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Brussels and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Brussels. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHD to BRU sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another essential stop in Belgium. Start your sightseeing at Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.