Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 7 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Brussels Airport to London.
London is 1 hour behind Brussels, where Brussels Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can select from 58 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from BRU to LHR is the 09:35 British Airways service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:45 with British Airways.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from BRU to London. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London are available for booking. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is where you'll disembark.
Brussels Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to London.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from BRU to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you hold a passport from Belgium and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Brussels Airport to London.
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes about 39 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Brussels Airport to London is R 756. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,143. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 5 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRU to London.
January is the cheapest month for tickets from Brussels Airport to London. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you around 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute if you're using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Brussels Airport to London. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometres from central London. Following your flight from Brussels Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After your flight from BRU to London, kick back at a hotel close to LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Brussels Airport to London. July is the busiest month for a trip to London. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to London for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BRU to London in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Brussels Airport to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your London travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
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