Travelling from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport (BRU) departing from here.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Philadelphia to BRU. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Philadelphia to BRU departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
78.93% of flights that depart Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 56 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Philadelphia to BRU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82.45% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Brussels Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Brussels and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Central Brussels is about 8 kilometres from Brussels Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport is ج.م. 10,483. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 21,698. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to BRU. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Philadelphia to Brussels Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport.
The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport (BRU). Visit Brussels in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Philadelphia to BRU flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Brussels Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Brussels when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Brussels Christmas Market followed by Grand Place and Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to explore other corners of Belgium. Journey around 113 kilometres west to Ostend to check off its leading sights. From Belgian Coast to Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Verviers is another well-known destination in Belgium and is around 105 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without visiting La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.
