Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels is 1 hour ahead of London, where Stansted Airport is located. Brussels operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from STN to Brussels. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight from STN to Brussels with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Garons Airport (FNI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling to Belgium for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Stansted Airport to Brussels.
Located around 64 kilometres from the centre of London, STN can be reached in approximately 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Brussels
RM299 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Stansted Airport to Brussels. Return flights start at RM583. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to Brussels if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Stansted Airport to Brussels.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from STN to Brussels couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Brussels, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
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 about 21 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 39 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. Once you've hopped off your flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 56 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 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 check in after your flight from STN to Brussels:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Brussels. To steer clear of the crowds, visit 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 Stansted Airport to Brussels in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from STN to Brussels sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Stansted Airport to Brussels, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
Grand Place and Atomium are a couple of top attractions to add to your Brussels travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Manneken Pis.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Brussels and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Stansted Airport to Brussels.