Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Brussels: what you need to know
London Southend Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is 1 hour ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your flight from SEN to Brussels. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SEN to Brussels. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
You don't need a visa for Belgium if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before booking your cheap tickets from London Southend Airport to Brussels, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
The journey from central London to SEN takes around 1 hour and 47 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour and 8 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SEN? If you're boarding an early flight from London Southend Airport to Brussels, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Brussels
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Southend Airport to Brussels is 85 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 210 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEN to Brussels if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a ticket from London Southend Airport to Brussels.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 39 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London Southend Airport to Brussels. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
After your flight from London Southend Airport to Brussels has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near CRL. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from SEN to Brussels at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Southend Airport to Brussels. July is the busiest month for a trip to Brussels. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from London Southend Airport to Brussels in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from SEN to Brussels 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Brussels right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London Southend Airport to Brussels:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are top attractions which should feature on any good Brussels itinerary.
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