Travelling from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU) taking off from here.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is 10 hours behind Melbourne. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to BRU.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Melbourne to BRU with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and BRU include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
From central Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a handy hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BRU:
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 39 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Brussels Airport from $779 or travel return from just $1,445. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Melbourne to BRU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Brussels Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to BRU every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Brussels Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Brussels in February when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Brussels. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to BRU during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Brussels Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Brussels Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
Grand Place and Atomium are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Brussels must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Manneken Pis.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
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