Flights Rome → Brussels
FCO → BRU
How long is the flight from Rome to Brussels?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Brussels (BRU) takes about 1h 53m. 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 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 13.7/100 (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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-BRU
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-BRU
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Brussels (BRU) takes about 1h 53m. 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 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.
