Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport is 1 hour 22 minutes. Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels 1 hour ahead of Manchester.
Take your pick of 52 weekly flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport. The 06:05 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from MAN to BRU. Brussels Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Brussels (and then exploring more of Belgium!) is straightforward with Brussels Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the popular stopovers between MAN and BRU:
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from MAN to BRU, check if you need a visa to enter Belgium. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated often. To get the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
R 1,302 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport. A return flight starts from R 2,647. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To snag cheap tickets from MAN to BRU, book your trip 8 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MAN to BRU. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if airfares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Manchester Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Book a hotel close to BRU if you're catching a late flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport to the centre of Brussels takes about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 39 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Brussels. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you want to visit Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
More about Brussels
As soon as you've locked in your flights from MAN to BRU, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Brussels. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are leading attractions which should feature on every Brussels itinerary.
You'll find more than one way to get to Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is another choice. Explore your options for flying in or out of this international airport.
Complete your Brussels trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Brussels Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Brussels getaway.