Flights Zurich → Brussels
ZRH → BRU
Route overview
The flight route connects Zurich, where the airport opened in 1948, with Brussels. The high-traffic destination of Brussels receives over 18,930,698 passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel. Airbus A320 and Avro RJ100 aircraft operate on this route, providing reliable service between the two cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Zurich (ZRH) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines, 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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Brussels (BRU) heads north-west for about 483 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 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% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating ZRH-BRU
Frequently asked questions about ZRH-BRU
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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 2 airlines: Swiss International Air Lines, Brussels Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
