Brussels Airport (IATA code: BRU, ICAO code: EBBR), officially known in Dutch as Luchthaven Brussel-Nationaal and in French as Aéroport de Bruxelles-National, is the main international airport in Belgium. It is located in the municipality of Zaventem, in the province of Flemish Brabant, approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from central Brussels, serving the Belgian capital and its metropolitan area with flights to numerous European and intercontinental destinations.
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Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Brussels Airport (BRU). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Ground transportation
The airport is connected to Brussels and other cities in Belgium by trains, buses, taxis and car rental services. Trains provide direct connections to Brussels’ main railway stations, while buses serve the European Quarter and surrounding towns.
Road access is mainly via the A201 motorway and the R0 ring road.
Licensed taxis can be identified by license plates displaying the letter T and a blue-and-yellow identification sign. They provide transportation to central Brussels, hotels and other destinations in the surrounding region.
Travel times depend on traffic conditions and the specific destination, particularly during busy periods on the main roads into Brussels.
Trains connect the airport with Brussels’ main railway stations:
Brussels-North (Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord): approximately 11 minutes.
Brussels-Central (Bruxelles-Central / Brussel-Centraal): approximately 18 minutes, a convenient option for reaching the historic city center.
Brussels-South (Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid): approximately 23 minutes, with connections to domestic and international rail services.
Direct trains also serve Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent and other Belgian cities.
Tickets to or from the airport generally include the Brussels Airport Supplement, an additional charge on top of the regular rail fare. Access to the station is controlled through entry and exit gates using a valid ticket or compatible transport card.
There is no direct metro connection to the airport, making the train one of the most convenient options for reaching central Brussels.
The main services include:
STIB/MIVB, route 12: connects the airport with the European Quarter of Brussels, including Schuman, Maelbeek and Luxembourg. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on the destination and traffic conditions.
De Lijn: operates services to Zaventem, Diegem, Vilvoorde and other towns near the airport.
Ringtrambus: connects the airport area with Vilvoorde, Heysel and other destinations in northern metropolitan Brussels.
Route N62: provides nighttime connections to nearby municipalities.
Intercity services operated by companies such as Flibco and FlixBus also connect the airport with other destinations in Belgium and neighboring countries.
Passengers should follow the signs to the Level 0 bus station and check the designated platform for their service.
Rental counters and vehicle pickup areas are centralized in this building. Passengers should follow the Car Rental signs from the terminal and can reach the facility on foot without taking a shuttle.
Available companies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, National, Europcar, Sixt and Hertz.
Vehicle pickup and return procedures depend on the rental company. Passengers should check opening hours and return arrangements, particularly for late-night or early-morning flights.
Airport facilities
Hotels near the airport
Brussels Airport has hotels close to the terminal and accommodation in nearby towns, suitable for passengers with early morning flights, late-night arrivals or overnight connections.
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel: located directly opposite the terminal, allowing guests to walk to the airport without needing additional transportation.
Other hotels are available in Zaventem and Diegem, some offering shuttle services to and from the terminal. Options in the area include Novotel Brussels Airport and NH Brussels Airport.
Staying in central Brussels provides a wider selection of hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions, although reaching the airport requires a journey by train, bus or taxi.
Location
- Country Belgium
- Region Flemish Region
- Subregion Flemish Brabant Province
- Locality Zaventem
- Elevation 53 m (174 ft)
- Coordinates 50.901389, 4.484444
Airlines and destinations
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