Travelling from Brussels to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Brussels. Check out your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when booking your flight from Brussels to Melbourne.
Disembark at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the chief entry point to Melbourne.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Brussels to Melbourne. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
To enter Australia for tourism purposes, you will need an e-visa if you hold a passport from Belgium. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Brussels to Melbourne.
Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Brussels to Melbourne departing from Brussels Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes approximately 39 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Melbourne. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Brussels Airport and Melbourne:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
You can reach CRL from central Brussels in about 56 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 37 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your flight from Brussels to Melbourne:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Brussels to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Brussels to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 51 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Melbourne
R 7,749 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Melbourne. A return flight starts at R 16,204. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from Brussels to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Brussels to Melbourne is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
Schedule your flight from Brussels to Melbourne for January if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Brussels to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
After booking your flight from Brussels to Melbourne, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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