Flights Brussels → London
BRU → LHR
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 15.4/100 (medium), 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) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-LHR
Frequently asked questions about BRU-LHR
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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.
