Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
The most popular route is from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). There are 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EDI to CRL is the 06:05 Ryanair UK Ltd. Option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 20:00 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your flight from EDI to Brussels, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels. Begin your trip at EDI and touch down at Brussels Airport (BRU).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels. Book your seat with one of these:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from EDI to Brussels, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can travel to Belgium for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels is 18 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 33 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to Brussels by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from EDI to Brussels. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 39 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. Once you've disembarked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 56 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 37 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CRL. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from EDI to Brussels at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels. July is the most popular month to travel to Brussels. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from EDI to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
After locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are attractions you won't want to skip in Brussels.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Brussels and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare options in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels.