Flights Rome → Brussels
FCO → BRU
Route overview
The flight route connects Rome to Brussels, operating with a mix of Airbus A320, Airbus A319, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The origin airport in Rome has been open since 1947, while the destination airport in Brussels serves over 18 million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by ITA Airways, Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.7/100 (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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Brussels (BRU) heads north-west for about 1,173 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-BRU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-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 5 airlines: ITA Airways, Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Rome-Brussels route is about 1,173 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.
