Flying from Rome to Brussels: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Brussels. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the two main airports in Rome.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's primary hubs.
On average, direct flights from Rome to Brussels take 2 hours 13 minutes. Brussels and Rome are in the same timezone (UTC+1), which means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
With 58 weekly flights between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Rome to Brussels with ITA Airways at 08:20. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from FCO to BRU is with Brussels Airlines at 21:15.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to Brussels, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need a visa for Belgium if you have a passport from Italy and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before organising your cheap flights from Rome to Brussels, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Take off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on a nonstop flight from Rome to Brussels. From FCO, you can land directly at Brussels Airport (BRU).
Book your direct flight from Rome to Brussels with Brussels Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from FCO.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Rome to Brussels. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Turin Airport (TRN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 51 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Brussels with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and Brussels are:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Turin Airport (TRN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
You can get to CIA from the centre of Rome in about 42 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to travel the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to Brussels? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Brussels. Book one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Brussels. Once you've hopped off your flight from Rome to Brussels, expect a drive time of approximately 56 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.
After your flight from Rome to Brussels, kick back at a hotel near CRL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Brussels
At the moment, $37 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Brussels. The cheapest price for a return flight is $75. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Rome to Brussels.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Rome to Brussels. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Brussels. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Brussels in February.
Lock in your flight from Rome to Brussels for August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Brussels right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Rome to Brussels:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are major attractions which should feature on every Brussels itinerary.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
Discover our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Rome to Brussels. Whether you're looking for an economy ride, a standard vehicle or something that makes a statement, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.