Travelling from Brussels to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Brussels to Philadelphia. Brussels International Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the main airports in Brussels.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary point of entry to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is six hours behind Brussels and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Brussels to Philadelphia flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Philadelphia
To find cheap Brussels to Philadelphia flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Brussels to Philadelphia.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Brussels to Philadelphia by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
We make it simple to book a Brussels to Philadelphia flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Brussels International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Brussels International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brussels to Philadelphia or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels International Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Brussels to Philadelphia flight, here's where you can stop when leaving from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
CRL is around 40 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Brussels to Philadelphia? Unwind in a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
PHL is situated at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is around 48 kilometres from Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Brussels to Philadelphia has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near TTN. Unwind after your Brussels to Philadelphia flight at any of these well-located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN will help you save.
The address for Philadelphia Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Philadelphia. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Philadelphia in March.
Lock in a Brussels to Philadelphia ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Philadelphia to range from 18ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Brussels to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Philadelphia, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres to the northeast, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the United States, consider Boston, about 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
