What are the most exciting events happening in Brussels?

The best events to attend in Brussels include: Ommegang, a historical pageant celebrating the medieval heritage of Brussels Brussels Flower Carpet, a stunning floral display in the Grand Place every two years Brussels Jazz Marathon, a weekend of free jazz performances across the city Belgian Beer Weekend, a festival showcasing Belgium's rich beer culture with tastings and workshops.

What are the best holidays to spend in Brussels?

The best holidays to experience in Brussels include: New Year's Day, a time for fresh beginnings and local celebrations Easter Monday, a public holiday with family gatherings and spring festivities Ascension Day, a day off for locals to enjoy the early summer weather National Day, celebrating Belgium's independence with parades and fireworks All Saints' Day, a day for remembrance and autumn reflections.

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Overview: Madrid to Brussels flight

Spain

Belgium

Flights from Madrid to Brussels depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

817 miles (1316 km)

Average flight duration

3h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

$50 (€40)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

2h 15m

Cheapest month to travel

February

First flight

05:45

Last flight

23:15

Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Brussels

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$57

Average price

$473

Fastest journey

2 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 18 m

Flights per day

Distance

1316 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Brussels will cost around $473 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.

Fast flights

Of the 72 flights that leave Madrid for Brussels onThu, Jul 10, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct flights cover the 1316 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the longest flights will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

ux1171

07:20AM2h25

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

09:45AMBrussels Airport (BRU)

$571One-way

0 transfers

IB601

04:35PM2h20

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

06:55PMBrussels Airport (BRU)

$671One-way

0 transfers

IB597

09:05AM2h20

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

11:25AMBrussels Airport (BRU)

$901One-way

0 transfers

IB603

08:10PM2h20

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

10:30PMBrussels Airport (BRU)

$901One-way

0 transfers

FR 2948

06:10AM2h20

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

08:30AMBrussels Airport (BRU)

$941One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a train costs an average of €373.

Distance: 817 miles (1316 km)

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Most popular Flight	Bus	Train
€301 Average price	€97 Average price Cheapest	€382 Average price
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	22h 14m Average total duration 21h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions	1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	- CO2 emissions
Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Madrid to Brussels flight times

Showing flights for today, Wednesday, July 9

Last updated at 1:46 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
SN3728	3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h20	5:55 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
LH1805+LH5584	4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	4h50	9:10 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
IB603	6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h20	8:30 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
KL1508+KL1701	6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	11h05	5:30 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
KL1508+KL1703	6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	13h15	7:40 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
KL1508+KL1705	6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	18h10	12:35 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
FR 5376	6:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h20	8:55 PM Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)	0 transfersDirect
QR152 · QR193	8:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	15h55	12:40 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
Thursday, July 10
KL1500+KL1705	4:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h35	12:35 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
AF1401 · AF1140+9388	4:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	15h06	7:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
AF1401 · AF1440+9398	4:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	17h06	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
AF1401 · AF1140+9398	4:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	17h06	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
FR 2948	4:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h20	6:30 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
SN3732	4:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h15	6:35 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
ux1091+9364	5:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h01	3:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
ux1091+9370	5:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	11h01	4:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
ux1091+9376	5:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h01	5:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
LH1807 · LH2306+9398	5:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	15h56	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
LH1807+LH2304+9370	5:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h56	4:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
LH1807+LH2304+9398	5:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	15h56	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
LH1807+LH5580	5:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h50	11:00 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
ux1171	5:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h25	7:45 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
TP1023 · TP670+9388	5:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	13h26	7:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
TP1023 · TP670+9382	5:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h26	6:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
TP1023 · TP670+9398	5:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	15h26	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
TP1023 · TP644	5:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h25	6:05 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
TP1023 · TP646	5:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	16h15	9:55 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
TP1023 · TP642	5:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	7h25	1:05 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
LH1123+LH5574	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h05	11:40 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
OS7468+OS208 · OS373+9382	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	11h31	6:06 PM Brussels-Midi	3 transfers
OS7468+OS208 · OS373+9398	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	14h31	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	3 transfers
OS7468+OS208 · OS373+9388	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h31	7:06 PM Brussels-Midi	3 transfers
IB731+9376	6:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h21	5:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
IB731+9364	6:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h21	3:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
IB731+9370	6:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	9h21	4:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
IB597	7:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h20	9:25 AM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
QR6949+QR193	7:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	29h10	12:40 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
LX2021 · LX734+9398	8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	13h01	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
KL1502+9364	8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	6h46	3:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
KL1502+9398	8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h46	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
KL1502+KL1707	8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	11h55	8:15 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
KL1502+9370	8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	7h46	4:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
KL1502+KL1705	8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	4h15	12:35 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
IB737+9370	9:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	6h31	4:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
IB737+9398	9:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	11h31	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
IB737+9376	9:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	7h31	5:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
LH1801+LH5630	9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h30	3:15 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
OS7452+OS104+OS375+9398	9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	11h21	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	3 transfers
AF1301 · AF1140+9398	10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h41	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
IB1299	10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h20	12:45 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
AF1301 · AF1440+9398	10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h41	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
FR 5376	10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h20	12:45 PM Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)	0 transfersDirect
AF1301 · AF1140+9388	10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h41	7:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
SN3722	10:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h15	12:55 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
LH1113 · LH998+9398	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h01	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	2 transfers
KL1504+9376	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	6h01	5:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
KL1504+9398	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h01	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
KL1504+KL1707	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	9h10	8:15 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
LH1803+LH5582	12:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	4h55	5:50 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
ux1093+9398	1:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h06	9:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
ux1093+9388	1:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	6h06	7:06 PM Brussels-Midi	1 transfer
ux1173	1:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	2h25	3:40 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	0 transfersDirect
QR150 · QR193	1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	23h00	12:40 PM Brussels Airport (BRU)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Madrid to Brussels?

The best time to book your flight from Madrid to Brussels is 84 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Madrid to Brussels route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Brussels per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Madrid to Brussels.

Flights

from $304

Trains

from $25

Buses

from $93

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Airlines: Ryanair, Iberia and Brussels Airlines flights from Madrid to Brussels

Find the best flights from Madrid to Brussels with Omio's travel partners Ryanair, Iberia and Brussels Airlines from $44 (€35). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a flight and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct flights to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair ticket includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

Madrid to Brussels flight information with Ryanair:

Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $44

FAQs: Madrid to Brussels Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Madrid to Brussels hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Brussels.

Cheap plane tickets from Madrid to Brussels can start from as little as $67 (€54) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Madrid to Brussels is $243 (€195); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Madrid to Brussels flight travel time is 2 h 15 min for the 816 mile (1316 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Madrid to Brussels leaves at 5: 45AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Madrid to Brussels leaves at 11: 15PM.

Yes, there are 8 direct flights a day from Madrid to Brussels with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Air Nostrum or Air One. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.

For the best Madrid to Brussels flight to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, TAP Portugal, Air Nostrum, Air One, ITA, Privilege, Air Baltic or PGA-Portugalia Airlines. However, it's always good to check all possible airlines with services to Brussels from Madrid to compare what amenities they may offer.

Flights from Madrid to Brussels generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Brussels South Charleroi Airport is 59.2 km from Brussels city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Brussels by plane is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Brussels including taking a train, bus or flight.

Since both Madrid and Brussels are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

There is no time difference between Madrid and Brussels.

The best events to attend in Brussels include:

Ommegang, a historical pageant celebrating the medieval heritage of Brussels
Brussels Flower Carpet, a stunning floral display in the Grand Place every two years
Brussels Jazz Marathon, a weekend of free jazz performances across the city
Belgian Beer Weekend, a festival showcasing Belgium's rich beer culture with tastings and workshops.

The best holidays to experience in Brussels include:

New Year's Day, a time for fresh beginnings and local celebrations
Easter Monday, a public holiday with family gatherings and spring festivities
Ascension Day, a day off for locals to enjoy the early summer weather
National Day, celebrating Belgium's independence with parades and fireworks
All Saints' Day, a day for remembrance and autumn reflections.

The best seasons to visit Brussels are Spring, Summer or Fall. The best weather to explore Brussels is during April-June or September-October.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

popular airports

Popular airports from Madrid to Brussels

Madrid

Brussels

The major airport for departures in Madrid is Madrid Barajas Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Barajas Airport for your trip from Madrid to Brussels.

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