Flights Brussels → London
BRU → LHR
How long is the flight from Brussels to London?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to London (LHR) takes about 51 min. 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 Brussels to London, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, and Avro RJ100. The destination airport sees an annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, indicating it is a major hub for air travel.
The Brussels (BRU) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to London (LHR) heads west for about 350 km, a flight time of roughly 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating BRU-LHR
Frequently asked questions about BRU-LHR
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to London (LHR) takes about 51 min. 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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
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The Brussels-London route is about 350 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
