EU · Beer · Chocolate. Compare cheap flights to Brussels from UK airports — flight time 1h 18m from London.
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Brussels is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 1h 18m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the beer and the chocolate. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Heathrow, Manchester and London Gatwick — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for May–Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £109 for a trip starting in December, from London Heathrow (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Dutch, French, German the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £109 (trip starting in December) | £124 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £119 (trip starting in February) | £174 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £130 (trip starting in January) | £170 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £131 (trip starting in December) | £226 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £134 (trip starting in February) | £175 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £180 (trip starting in February) | £200 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £182 (trip starting in December) | £199 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £256 (trip starting in February) | £328 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | – | – | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | – | – | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Brussels is £109 for a trip starting in December, from London Heathrow (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 8 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £124 to £328. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Brussels: £109 from London Heathrow (trip starting in December, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Brussels: London Heathrow, Manchester, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Luton and London Stansted. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: London Heathrow has the lowest stored return fare for Brussels: £109 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for May–Sep if you want Brussels at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Dutch, French, German is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Brussels: May–Sep. Flight time from London: about 1h 18m.
Direct flights from London to Brussels take approximately 1h 18m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Brussels: London Heathrow, Manchester, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Luton and London Stansted. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Brussels is £109 for a trip starting in December, from London Heathrow (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £124. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Brussels was £109 from London Heathrow, then Manchester £119, London Gatwick £130 and Birmingham £131. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £124 from London Heathrow, then London Gatwick £170 and Manchester £174. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Brussels accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Dutch, French, German. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
