Flying from Brussels to Paris: what you need to know
Brussels is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Paris departing from Brussels International Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Paris has a range of airports you can fly into. Touch down at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
Jump on a direct Brussels to Paris flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Brussels and Paris share the same timezone, UTC+1.
The busiest route for flights from Brussels to Paris is from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There are 17 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from BRU to CDG is the 06:25 Brussels Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 19:20 with RwandAir.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Brussels to Paris flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Paris
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The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Brussels to Paris is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
You can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Paris taking off from Brussels International Airport (BRU). Begin your trip at BRU and land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Brussels Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct Brussels to Paris plane tickets from BRU.
We make it a cinch to book a Brussels to Paris flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Brussels International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
BRU is around 11 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels to Paris? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Brussels International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Brussels International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your Brussels to Paris flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and Paris are:
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You can reach CRL from central Brussels in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your flight from Brussels to Paris:
78% of all departures from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is approximately 23 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Brussels to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and explore beyond Paris's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is approximately 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Brussels to Paris has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near ORY. Tuck yourself in after your Brussels to Paris flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Brussels to Paris has arrived. Central Paris is about 72 kilometres from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, find a hotel close to BVA. Get settled at one of these stays after your Brussels to Paris flight:
Begin your trip without stressing about how to reach your next stop with a Paris Beauvais Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable companies here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
About three weeks ahead of your flight from Brussels to Paris is the ideal time to secure your ride from BVA. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or catch some early booking discounts.
The street address for Paris Beauvais Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Paris. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Paris in March.
Before locking in your Brussels to Paris tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Brussels to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Brussels to Paris, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay are top attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey around 386 kilometres southeast to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Vieux Lyon and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of France, consider Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. Les Machines de l’île Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are highlights.
