Cheap flights to Belgium

Belgium is a small country, but it has a highly modernized public transportation network and several international airports. These airports welcome millions of foreign tourists every year and they also send Belgian travelers to destinations around the world.

If you have your sights set on one of these locations, you can book flights to Belgium and flights from Belgium with Omio—it only takes a few clicks.

Popular Airlines / Companies for Belgian Flights

Brussels Airlines is the only scheduled international airline operating in Belgium, though there is also a subsidiary of TUI Fly, known as TUF Fly Belgium, and a company called Vizion Air, which provides chartered flights.

Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier of Belgium and it’s based at Brussels Airport. It flies to more than 90 destinations around the world, many of which we discussed above and you can book using Omio.

Brussels Airlines is part of the Lufthansa Group and it is also part of Star Alliance, a global alliance of airlines that includes over 2 dozen airlines and provides a variety of amenities to frequent flyers via its rewards program.

There are also a number of international airlines that connect through the country:

• Turkish Airlines
• Etihad Airways
• Air Canada
• Aer Lingus
• KLM
• Ethiopian Airlines
• Icelandair
• SWISS
• Vueling
• British Airways

Book your plane tickets to Belgium with all of these airlines and more using Omio.

Main Airports in Belgium

There are 5 international airports in Belgium, but it’s likely that you’ll only encounter two of them on your travels.

Brussels-Airport, formerly known as Brussels-Zaventem, is the busiest airport in Brussels. It sits on over 3,000 acres of land and handles around 20 million passengers a year.

It’s well connected via road and rail. For the former, you can reach the airport via the A201, which connects to the country’s highways. Cars can also be rented at the airport if Brussels is your destination.

Rail is arguably the quicker and easier way, though, and it’s also cheaper. There is an airport railway station underneath the airport and it has direct connections to Brussels, as well as other major towns and cities in Belgium. There are coffee shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, and countless shops at the airport. You’ll also find lounges, ATMs, and foreign exchanges, ensuring all of your needs are met while you wait for your flight.

Brussels-Charleroi, also known as Brussels South Charleroi Airport, is the second busiest airport in Belgium and is located a short distance from Charleroi, which is about an hour’s drive away from the city of Brussels. Charleroi also has a train station and you can take a bus there from the airport.

It is a focus airport for Ryanair and handles a lot of flights to destinations in Romania, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Denmark. By using this airport and not the main Brussels Airport, Ryanair keeps costs down on these routes, meaning it’s easier to find cheap flights to Belgium using this provider. There are busy roads and bus services connecting to the airport. There are also shops and places to grab refreshments, but as it’s a significantly smaller airport than Brussels Airport, your options are much more limited.

Ostend–Bruges International Airport or simply “Ostend Airport” is mainly a freight airport, although it is becoming an increasingly common sight on passenger and charter routes. Liege is also a freight airport and as of 2023, only TUI Fly offers passenger flights from here.

Finally, Antwerp Airport is just outside of Antwerp and serves just a couple of hundred thousand passengers a year. TUI Fly is the main provider here but Luxair also connects to the airport

Before your Belgian Flight—Preparation for Departure

You can access all airports in Belgium via taxis, buses, and trains. The country’s public transportation network is very well connected. The route you take will depend on the airport that you’re heading for or leaving, but if it’s Brussels Airport, you will find a railway station underneath the building.

Try to arrive at the airport a couple of hours before your flight is due to depart. It will give you time to check-in and go through security, which can be very busy during peak travel times. If you find that you’re able to breeze through check in and security and have a lot of time to kill, don’t worry, as Brussels Airport is vast and you’ll find lots of shops, eateries, cafes, and bars—more than enough to keep you busy.

Take electronics—laptops, phones, tablets—out of your hand luggage before going through security and place them in the bins provided. If you have any medications, keep them in your hand luggage and make sure you have a prescription on you. You don’t need to take these out and they will likely go through without issue, but on the off chance that you’re stopped and the security staff investigate, it’s important to have those prescriptions.

For medical equipment, including syringes, you should take a doctor’s note.

If you want to go through security with as little hassle as possible, follow the rules and the signposts, avoid wearing anything metal, and make sure there are no large liquid containers, blades, explosives, or aerosols in your bag. Remember, the liquid rules don’t apply to duty-free. You purchase duty-free items when you pass through security and must show a boarding pass. Those items are then sealed in a way that proves they came from those specific shops.

If you are unsure about buying any specific duty-free items or need assistance with anything else, you can ask the shop assistants or visit one of the information desks at the airport.

After your Belgian flight—after landing

If you don’t have any Euros, you might want to change some before you leave the airport. Belgium is part of the EU and uses Euros. You should be able to find currency exchanges in the airport but may be offered a better price elsewhere. You can, of course, just use your credit card and debit card. These are widely accepted in Belgium. It always helps to have a few notes and coins on you just in case, though.

There will be taxis outside of the airport but you can hop on a bus or train instead. If you have booked accommodation in the city, check to see if they have a shuttle bus from the airport. This service will pick you up and take you to your accommodation. It is often provided free of charge to guests.

In addition to cheap flights to Belgium and cheap flights out of Belgium, you can also use Omio to compare and buy bus tickets and train tickets, so keep the app handy when you travel.

Flight Travel Tips for Belgium

• Take some Euros with you.
• Many Belgians speak English, but it doesn’t hurt to use a few words in the local languages. There are actually three of these: Dutch, German, and French. These are spoken across different regions in the country.
• Tipping is not mandatory, but it’s good to round up if you have good service. It’s not expected for taxi drivers and is mostly limited to restaurants.
• Buses and trains are the best ways to get around the country once you arrive.
• You can drink the tap water in Belgium.

The last tip we can give you is to always book your plane tickets with Omio! By comparing all of the most popular routes and airlines, we can help you to get cheap flights to Belgium every time.

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