Travelling from Buenos Aires to Brussels: what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Brussels departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's major entry points.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels four hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
To ensure you make your Buenos Aires to Brussels flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Brussels
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Buenos Aires to Brussels flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Buenos Aires to Brussels across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Brussels or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Jorge Newbery Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that depart AEP reach their destination on time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Brussels flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Brussels:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Brussels:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 84% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Brussels. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Brussels has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is approximately 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CRL. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Buenos Aires to Brussels:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and make a speedy getaway.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from CRL two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Brussels. To avoid the crowds, go to Brussels in January.
When booking your Buenos Aires to Brussels tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Brussels around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brussels right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Brussels:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are major attractions which should be on every Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres to the south, top sights here include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another essential stop in Belgium. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.