Manchester to Brussels flights

How long is the flight from Manchester to Brussels?

It takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to reach Brussels on a direct flight from Manchester. Otherwise, some flights make 1-2 stops before continuing to Brussels with flight duration lasting from 4 to 5 hours.

What are the most common stopovers?

Amsterdam Schiphol, Stockholm Arlanda, London Heathrow and Dublin Airports are the most common layovers.

What documentation do I need to fly to Brussels from Manchester?

British, Swiss, European Union (EU), and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens do not need a visa to enter Brussels, Belgium. They must present a valid passport at the border as proof of identity and nationality.

Is there a time change from Manchester to Brussels?

Brussels is one hour ahead of Manchester or GMT+1.

Several airlines offer cheap flights from Manchester to Brussels:

• Ryanair, an Irish budget airline headquartered in Dublin.
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, flag carrier of the Netherlands.
• Aer Lingus, flag carrier of the Republic of Ireland.
• Scandinavian Airlines, flag carrier of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
• Brussels Airlines, the national airline of Belgium.
• British Airways, British airline and the largest in the UK.
• Swiss International Air Lines, airline of Switzerland.
• Lufthansa, Germany’s national airline.

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• March-May, September, and October are the best months to visit Brussels. The pleasant weather is ideal for visiting parks, gardens, squares, and for outdoor dining.
• November-February during winter is the cheapest time to go to Brussels when it is cold and there are fewer crowds in museums and restaurants. Rainy days can occur anytime during the year.

Manchester Airport (MAN) is the international airport of Manchester.

Useful Information about Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is 8.6 miles from the centre of Manchester city.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – the Trainline service takes 17min to get to the airport.
• By taxi/car – 27min or more depending on the traffic.
• By bus – 25min on the National Express, which stops at the Central Coach Station on Chorlton St.

Services: free Wi-Fi, lounges, shops, restaurants, currency exchange, car hire, contemplation and prayer rooms, and ATM.

Flights from Manchester land at Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) or Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL).

Useful Information about Brussels Zaventem Airport

Brussels Zaventem Airport is around 7 miles from the centre of Brussels.

How to get to Brussels city centre from Brussels Zaventem Airport:

• By train – 17min with stops at Brussels Central, Midi or North Stations.
• By taxi – minimum 30min or more depending on the flow of traffic.
• By bus – De Lijn 272 or 471 stops at the North Station, and STIB line 12 stops at Schuman or Luxembourg stations.

Services: unlimited free Wi-Fi, lounges, shops, restaurants, chemist, drinking fountains, meditation and prayer rooms, and ATM.

Useful Information about Brussels Charleroi Airport

Brussels Charleroi Airport is about 34 miles from central Brussels.

How to get to Brussels city centre from Brussels Charleroi Airport:

• By train – get on a bus to Charleroi-South Station and then take the SNCB train to Brussels. Bus and train transfers are included in the price of a ticket. The entire journey will take you 1 hour and 10min.
• By taxi – 55min or more depending on the traffic.
• By bus – Flibco/Brussels City Shuttle Buses stop at Brussels Midi Station. Travel time is around 55min.

Services: free Wi-Fi, restaurants and bars, duty-free shops, ATM, currency exchange, luggage storage, and car rental.

• Take selfies at the Grand Place, Brussels’ picturesque square flanked by gilded halls and opulent buildings.
• Enjoy superb views of the city from the rooftop of the Old England Building.
• Visit the Horta Museum and admire the art-nouveau style of the edifice.
• Look for the Manneken Pis, a 17th-century bronze statue of a little boy urinating into the basin of a fountain.
• Go to the Heysel Plateau and visit the Atomium, a steel tower of an atom connected by escalators.
• Tour the Royal Palace of Brussels, the administrative residence of the King of Belgium.
• Shop and dine at the Saint-Hubert Royal Galleries.
• Stroll through the Parc du Cinquantenaire and visit the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History.
• Introduce your kids to a family of iguanodons at the Museum of Natural Sciences.
• Learn how Belgian chocolates are made at the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate.
• Discover the city’s vibrant nightlife in the Marollen neighbourhood, a hip area lined with clubs, pubs, and shops.
• Taste Belgian beers, waffles, chocolates, mussels, and grey shrimp croquettes.