- Must visit
Magritte Museum
Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
Flights from Bristol to Brussels depart on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £153 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 00:55, the last at 21:20. The fastest flight covers the 489 km distance in 2h 55m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 489 km |
Average flight duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £153 |
Flights per day 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 0:55 |
Last flight 21:20 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£147
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£265
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 17 m
Flights on 18 Sept
26
Distance
489 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bristol to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Brussels will cost around £265 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £147.
To travel from Bristol to Brussels you need to make at least one change.
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9398Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £211.
Distance: 489 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£211 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Brussels:
A coach is £140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Brussels costing on average £211.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Brussels flights for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX200+ SN2094 | 2:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h20 | 13:15 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ LH4235+ LH5574 | 2:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h45 | 13:40 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX200+ BA386 | 2:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 11h10 | 15:05 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ BA386 | 3:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 10h15 | 15:05 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ LH909+ LH5578 | 3:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 15h50 | 20:40 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX202+ SN2094 | 3:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 8h25 | 13:15 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ BA386 | 4:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h15 | 15:05 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ SN2094 | 4:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h25 | 13:15 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ LH909+ LH5578 | 4:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 14h50 | 20:40 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX202+ BA390 | 5:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 13h35 | 20:25 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ BA386 | 5:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 8h15 | 15:05 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ SN2096 | 5:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 13h10 | 20:00 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
KL1074+ 9364 | 6:15 Bristol Airport | 9h51 | 17:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
KL1074+ 9370 | 6:15 Bristol Airport | 10h51 | 18:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
KL1074+ 9340 | 6:15 Bristol Airport | 5h51 | 13:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
NX200+ SN2096 | 6:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 12h10 | 20:00 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ BA390 | 6:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 12h35 | 20:25 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ BA386 | 6:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h15 | 15:05 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
U22921+ 9476 | 7:00 Bristol Airport | 11h06 | 19:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
U22921+ 9364 | 7:00 Bristol Airport | 9h06 | 17:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
U22921+ 9370 | 7:00 Bristol Airport | 10h06 | 18:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
U22921+ 9340 | 7:00 Bristol Airport | 5h06 | 13:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
NX202+ LH915+ LH5590 | 8:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 13h35 | 22:35 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX202+ BA390 | 8:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 11h25 | 20:25 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ LH909+ LH5578 | 8:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 11h40 | 20:40 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX202+ SN2096 | 8:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 11h00 | 20:00 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
FR 505 · FR 1456 | 8:55 Bristol Airport | 8h00 | 17:55 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ SN2096 | 9:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 10h00 | 20:00 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ LH915+ LH5590 | 9:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 12h35 | 22:35 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX200+ BA390 | 9:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 10h25 | 20:25 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ LH909+ LH5578 | 9:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 10h40 | 20:40 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1076+ 9382 | 9:20 Bristol Airport | 9h46 | 20:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
KL1076+ 9370 | 9:20 Bristol Airport | 7h46 | 18:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
KL1076+ 9476 | 9:20 Bristol Airport | 8h46 | 19:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
NX202+ LH915+ LH5590 | 10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 11h35 | 22:35 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX202+ SN2096 | 10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h00 | 20:00 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ BA390 | 10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h25 | 20:25 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ LH909+ LH5578 | 10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h40 | 20:40 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX200+ SN2096 | 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 8h00 | 20:00 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX200+ LH915+ LH5590 | 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 10h35 | 22:35 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
NX200+ BA390 | 11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 8h25 | 20:25 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ SN2096 | 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h00 | 20:00 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ BA390 | 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h25 | 20:25 Brussels Airport | 1 change | |
NX202+ LH915+ LH5590 | 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 9h35 | 22:35 Brussels Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1080+ 9382 | 13:45 Bristol Airport | 5h21 | 20:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
KL1080+ 9476 | 13:45 Bristol Airport | 4h21 | 19:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
KL1080+ 9398 | 13:45 Bristol Airport | 8h21 | 23:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
U27075+ 9398 | 16:05 Bristol Airport | 6h01 | 23:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
KL1082+ 9398 | 17:30 Bristol Airport | 4h36 | 23:06 Brussels-Midi | 1 change | |
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Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
Major fine arts museum with Flemish, Belgian and European works, ideal for tracing artistic developments across centuries.
Art Nouveau house designed by Victor Horta, offering an intimate look at architecture, interiors and decorative detail.
Historic square packed with ornate façades, seasonal events and evening illumination; a natural starting point for exploring the centre.
A characterful shopping arcade with glass roof, elegant details and a classic route for a refined walk in the centre.
Landscaped hill with gardens, fountains and one of Brussels’ most rewarding skyline views near the upper town museums.
Moules-frites pairs North Sea mussels with crisp chips. It is a Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in cooler months.
Stoemp is mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage or bacon. It is a comforting Brussels staple.
Carbonnade flamande is a slow-cooked beef and onion stew made with Belgian beer. It is a beloved hearty dish in Brussels cafés.
Refined Belgian dining in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, known for well-presented regional dishes and a polished atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant famed for mussels, oysters and other Belgian seafood dishes in a lively, classic brasserie setting.
Long-running brasserie serving stoemp, carbonnade and other Belgian staples in an elegant Art Nouveau-inspired dining room.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and restaurants are not cheap, but public transport is reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is appreciated in cafés, but not expected.
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Brussels South Charleroi Airport -> Bruxelles-Midi
There are plenty of direct flights from Bristol to Brussels, allowing travellers to choose a departure time to suit their schedule. All flights on this popular route are operated by BMI Regional, and take about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach their destination. Throughout the week, there will generally be three flights per day, with an early morning, mid-morning and afternoon departure. However, there are no flights on Saturdays and only one departure on Sundays.
All flights from Bristol to Brussels take off from Bristol International Airport, which is located to the south-west of the city itself. If you are coming from Bristol, the best way to reach your flight to Brussels is via the Airport Flyer Express bus service, which departs from Bristol Temple Meads Station. It leaves every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day and takes around half an hour. It is also possible to catch coaches from Cardiff and Exeter straight to the departures terminal, and a bus route runs from Bath as well - arriving every half an hour.
Sophisticated, elegant and full of attractions, Brussels is a holidaymaker's dream. Shop for Belgian chocolates at the town's confectioners, or explore some of the largest open air markets in Europe. Sample the famous Belgian beers, and tour galleries that are filled with Old Masters. All flights from Bristol to Brussels arrive at Brussels Airport, which can be found to the north-east of the city. Getting into town is easy. Simply catch the train into Brussels Midi, which takes about 15 minutes. Bus 359 also connects the airport with the Brussels Metro at Roodebeek, which is another quick way to get into the city centre.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Brussels by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Brussels flights use the Bristol Airport to Brussels Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Brussels airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bristol Airport is 3 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Brussels Airport is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the departures and arrivals areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is 5 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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