Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Barcelona and Brussels are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BCN to BRU start from 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 21:20 with Brussels Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 73 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport flights.
Your BCN to BRU flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport, so jetting off to Brussels (and then discovering more of Belgium!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers BCN to BRU flights. An exceptional 89.58% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and BRU:
Geneve Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport flight is ج.م. 1,229. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 2,574. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to BRU.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're coming in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BRU:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brussels and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Brussels in January.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to BRU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered after you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you want to check out another major stop in Belgium, consider Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are the start of reasons to visit.
