Flying from Brussels to Belfast International Airport (BFS): What you need to know
The timezone in Belfast is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Brussels. Belfast International Airport is located in Belfast.
To ensure you catch your flight from Brussels to BFS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like October. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Brussels to BFS with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BRU and BFS include:
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Travelling from central Brussels to BRU takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Belfast International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
72% of flights that leave from Brussels Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your flight from Brussels to Belfast International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and BFS include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
You can get to CRL from central Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Brussels to BFS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 72%.
About Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BFS if you have a late flight from Brussels to Belfast International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Belfast International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and find adventure across Belfast and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Brussels to Belfast International Airport flight.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
Central Belfast is around 19 kilometres from Belfast International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Currently, $106 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Belfast International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $203. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Brussels to BFS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Brussels to Belfast International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Brussels to BFS.
Find the best deal on a flight from Brussels to Belfast International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Brussels to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Belfast International Airport (BFS). Plan your visit to Belfast in September for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Brussels to BFS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 19ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Belfast International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Belfast
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Belfast International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belfast:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Titanic Shipyard, Titanic People and Titanic Belfast are top sights which should be on every Belfast itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Glasgow is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Belfast. Around 177 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, head for Edinburgh, roughly 241 kilometres northeast of Belfast. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock are the start of reasons to visit.