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BRU Brussels Airport

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Brussels Airport (BRU) serves Brussels, about 11 km northeast of Brussels. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABRU
ICAOEBBR
ServesBrussels
From centre11 km
Non-stop146
Airlines63
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Elevation56 m

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The airport in numbers

Brussels Airport — facts & history

We pulled Brussels Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 19M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 26M in 2019.

Passengers / year
19M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
26M
in 2019
Elevation
56 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Brussels Airport Company
Passengers per year, 1990–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Brussels Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Brussels Airport to Brussels

The airport is about 11 km northeast of Brussels, about 23 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels. Estimated fare to the centre: €24–€38.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~16 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~23 min€24–€38
Private transfer~23 minfixed upfront
Car rental~23 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BRU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Leuven15 km32 min€31–€50
Antwerp36 km50 min€71–€112
Charleroi55 km76 min€106–€169
Namur55 km77 min€106–€169
Ghent56 km79 min€108–€172
Liège82 km86 min€157–€249
Bruges94 km99 min€179–€285
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Brussels Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€24–€38 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Brussels ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Brussels Airport

Non-stop flights to about 146 destinations, operated by 63 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Brussels Airlines · Harmony Airways · Lufthansa · United Airlines · Iberia Airlines · Vueling Airlines · easyJet · Hainan Airlines · Air Canada · Ryanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Brussels Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Brussels Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Brussels shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Brussels Airport to the centre of Brussels?
Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels. The airport is about 11 km northeast of Brussels, about 23 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Brussels Airport to Brussels?
Roughly €24–€38 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Brussels Airport?
Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels.
What's the cheapest way from Brussels Airport to Brussels?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels.
Can I get from Brussels Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Brussels Airport?
About 146 destinations, including Lisbon, New York, Rome, Newark. 63 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Brussels Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Brussels Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Brussels Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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