Your ultimate guide to Brussels airports
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Major airports in Brussels
Discover Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport is connected with dozens of global destinations, while offering travellers a variety of dining options and shops.
Airport Code (IATA):
(BRU)
Location:
Brussels
Address:
Leopoldlaan, 1930 Zaventem
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Algerie, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air Serbia, Air Transat, AirBaltic, Ajet, All Nippon Airways, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Corendon Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Flynas, FlyOne, Freebird, Hainan Airlines, HiSky, Iberia, Icelandair, ITA, Juneyao Air, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Middle East Airlines, Nouvelair, Play, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Rwandair, Ryanair, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sky Express, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, TAROM, Transavia Airlines, TUI fly, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United, Vueling, Widerøe, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
22,200,000
Brief History:
Brussels Airport opened its doors to travellers in 1958. However, its history dates back to World War I when the German troops build an airship hangar on its territory.
Discover Brussels South Charleroi Airport
With a variety of amenities and affordable flights, Brussels South Charleroi Airport can help you fly comfortably while staying on budget.
Airport Code (IATA):
(CRL)
Location:
Brussels
Address:
Rue d'Heppignies 6043 Ransart
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Air Corsica, Pegasus, Ryanair, Volotea, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
8,000,000
Brief History:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport opened in 1919, initially serving as a military airfield. Its commercial era began in 1991 and it introduced international flights in 1997.
Flights to and from Brussels
Popular destinations reachable from Brussels include Madrid, Barcelona, Vienna, Frankfurt and London. Some major airlines operating in the city are British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.
Getting to and from the Airport
Brussels Airport can be reached by public transport or by car. You can take the De Lijn, Ringtrambus or STIB bus, as well as an airport shuttle. There's also a train station under the Departures Hall and it's connected both to Brussels and some other European cities. You can also drive or take a taxi or a rental car. Companies like Avis and Hertz are available at the airport, but you can also use car sharing through Poppy, MILES Mobility or UFODRIVE.
If you're going to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, you can do so by car, shuttle and public transport. There are multiple parking options available at 2 euros for 30 minutes. If you don't want to drive, your options are a train or a bus from Charleroi Sud station or a shuttle bus from Brussels-midi station.
Brussels Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Brussels South Charleroi Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Brussels airports currency exchange
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