Flights Birmingham → Brussels
BHX → BRU
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 15.2/100 (medium), 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 58.0 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 60m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating BHX-BRU
Frequently asked questions about BHX-BRU
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.
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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.
