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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections; one of Brussels' key art institutions.
Flights from Manchester to Brussels depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 1h 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 333 miles (536 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Flights per day 30 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:05 AM |
Last flight 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$273
Average price
$597
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Flights per day
41
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Brussels will cost around $597 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $273.
Of the 41 flights that leave Manchester for Brussels onMon, May 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 536 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 4 h 36 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.
BA1359 · BA390
BA1379 · BA390
U22169+
9398
U22165+
9398
U22169+
9388
SN2174
SN2184
KL1036+
KL1707
BA1359 · BA386
KL1036+
9398Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $406.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$124 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $406 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Brussels:
A flight is $0.42 (€0.34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $124 (€100).
A flight is $283 (€228) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Brussels costing on average $406 (€328).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Brussels flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1361 · BA390 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 8h20 | 7:55 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1361+ 9398+ BA8455 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 11h31 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1361+ 9394+ BA8455 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 10h31 | 10:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
AF1669 · AF1140+ 9398 | 10:55 AM Manchester Airport | 11h11 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
AF1669 · AF1440+ 9398 | 10:55 AM Manchester Airport | 11h11 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
AF1669+ AF5476+ 9398 | 10:55 AM Manchester Airport | 11h11 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
AF1669 · AF1140+ 9394 | 10:55 AM Manchester Airport | 10h11 | 10:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
KL1032+ 9370 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 6h06 | 6:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1032+ 9364 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 5h06 | 5:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1032+ 9398 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 11h06 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1032+ 9476 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 7h06 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1032+ 9382 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 8h06 | 8:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
OS7366+ OS212+ OS8173 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 7:55 PM Brussels Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7366+ OS212+ OS8175 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 10h40 | 10:50 PM Brussels Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH943 · LH114+ LH5582 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 7:55 PM Brussels Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH943 · LH112+ LH5582 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 7:55 PM Brussels Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH943+ LH5576 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 5h20 | 5:30 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7366+ OS214+ OS8175 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 10h40 | 10:50 PM Brussels Airport | 2 transfers | |
U22167+ 9398 | 1:40 PM Manchester Airport | 8h26 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
U22167+ 9476 | 1:40 PM Manchester Airport | 4h26 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
U22167+ 9376 | 1:40 PM Manchester Airport | 4h26 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1034 · KL1707 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 7h30 | 10:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1034+ 9476 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 4h21 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1034+ 9376 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 4h21 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1034+ 9398 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 8h21 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1034+ 9382 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 5h21 | 8:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1034+ 9394 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 7h21 | 10:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
AF1069+ AF8318+ 9398 | 2:55 PM Manchester Airport | 7h11 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
U22165+ 9398 | 4:20 PM Manchester Airport | 5h46 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
U22165+ 9394 | 4:20 PM Manchester Airport | 4h46 | 10:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1036+ 9398 | 5:30 PM Manchester Airport | 4h36 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
KL1036+ KL1707 | 5:30 PM Manchester Airport | 3h45 | 10:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4089+ LH5580 | 5:55 PM Manchester Airport | 18h15 | 1:10 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4089+ LH5628 | 5:55 PM Manchester Airport | 15h25 | 10:20 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4089+ LH5626 | 5:55 PM Manchester Airport | 21h20 | 4:15 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH947 · LH1004 | 6:20 PM Manchester Airport | 12h25 | 7:45 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH947+ LH5588 | 6:20 PM Manchester Airport | 14h50 | 10:10 AM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3238 | 7:15 PM Manchester Airport | 1h25 | 9:40 PM Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
AF1269 · AF1740+ 9398 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 16h16 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
AF1269 · AF1740+ 9476 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 12h16 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
AF1269 · AF1640+ 9398 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 16h16 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
KL1028+ KL1705 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 2:40 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2184 | 6:05 AM Manchester Airport | 1h25 | 8:30 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1379 · BA390 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 12h05 | 8:00 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379 · BA386 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 6h15 | 2:10 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1379 · BA434+ 9476 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 11h11 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1379 · BA434+ 9398 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 15h11 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1379 · BA438+ 9398 | 6:55 AM Manchester Airport | 15h11 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
U22161+ 9376 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 11h06 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
U22161+ 9476 | 7:00 AM Manchester Airport | 11h06 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
BA1381 · BA386 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport | 5h10 | 2:10 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1381 · BA390 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport | 11h00 | 8:00 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1381 · BA432+ 9398 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport | 14h06 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1381 · BA434+ 9398 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport | 14h06 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1381 · BA438+ 9398 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport | 14h06 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1359 · BA390 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 10h10 | 8:00 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359 · BA386 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 4h20 | 2:10 PM Brussels Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1359 · BA434+ 9476 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 9h16 | 7:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1359 · BA434+ 9398 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 13h16 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
BA1359 · BA438+ 9398 | 8:50 AM Manchester Airport | 13h16 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
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Major national museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections; one of Brussels' key art institutions.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world's largest collection of his works in a central historic building.
Interactive museum on Belgian history and society, useful for understanding the country beyond Brussels landmarks.
Landscaped cultural quarter and viewpoint linking upper and lower town, especially popular for skyline photos.
Elegant 19th-century glass-roofed arcade known for architecture, shopping, and frequent social media coverage.
Stylish square surrounded by historic buildings, antiques, and galleries; one of the city's most atmospheric areas.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery, and herbs, served with fries. A classic Belgian brasserie dish strongly associated with Brussels.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slow-cooked with Belgian beer. It is a beloved comfort dish commonly served in traditional Brussels restaurants.
A rustic mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots or leeks, often served as a side or with sausage. It is a staple of Brussels home cooking.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French-inspired cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Well-regarded restaurant serving traditional Belgian cuisine and a strong beer list, with a cozy atmosphere popular for carbonnade and other local specialties.
Popular casual spot known for generous portions of Belgian comfort food, including stoemp and beer-based stews, in a busy old-school dining room.
Compared with many other European cities, Brussels is moderately high in cost for hotels and restaurant dining, though public transport and casual food remain manageable.
Service is generally included in restaurant bills in Belgium, so tipping is not obligatory. Leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated in restaurants. In cafes and bars, rounding up or leaving
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