Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Detroit.
To ensure you catch your DTW to BRU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DTW and BRU:
Pearson International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
ج.م. 10,840 is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 27,398. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to BRU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights that depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in 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 reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Brussels Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to BRU in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're looking to explore another side of Belgium, head for Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are key reasons to visit.
