Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located. Brussels operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from CWL to Brussels. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from CWL to Brussels, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
You can enter Belgium for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Cardiff Airport to Brussels, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Cardiff, CWL can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Brussels? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CWL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels
71 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cardiff Airport to Brussels. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 145 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CWL to Brussels. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Brussels.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 39 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cardiff Airport to Brussels, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cardiff Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 56 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CRL. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from CWL to Brussels:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Brussels. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Brussels in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Cardiff Airport to Brussels in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from CWL to Brussels in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
After locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Brussels, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
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