Cheap flights from Birmingham to Brussels from £54
Updated 2026-07-22
463 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 59m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Brussels (BRU). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Birmingham
Birmingham serves the Midlands and is the UK's seventh-busiest airport, with strong Ryanair and Jet2 short-haul leisure networks plus full-service connections via KLM, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus to global hubs. Emirates, Qatar and Air India operate the long-haul slots. The terminal connects to Birmingham International station — eight minutes by train to Birmingham New Street — which makes it one of the better-connected UK airports for rail passengers.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport is 12 km northeast of the city, with the Airport Express train reaching Brussels Central in 17 minutes for €9.30. Brussels Airlines, BA and easyJet share the route. Eurostar via Lille is often the better central-London option for total journey time; fly when you need to connect onward through Brussels' network rather than for the city itself.
Who flies BHX to BRU?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 59m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 59m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 59m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 59m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 59m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 59m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 59m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Birmingham to Brussels FAQs
Direct flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Brussels (BRU) take approximately 59m for the 463 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Brussels (BRU): Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, TUI Airways, KLM and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Belgium (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium before booking.
Brussels (BRU) is the primary international airport for Brussels. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £65 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £54, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £54. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.