Flights Birmingham → Brussels
BHX → BRU
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Brussels?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Brussels (BRU) takes about 1h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham with Brussels, operating with aircraft such as the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash and Avro RJ100. The destination airport in Brussels sees over 18 million passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Brussels (BRU) heads east for about 463 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Brussels it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating BHX-BRU
Frequently asked questions about BHX-BRU
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Brussels (BRU) takes about 1h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Brussels, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Birmingham-Brussels route is about 463 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
