Flying from Brussels to Paris: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Brussels to Paris. Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the two main airports in Brussels.
When arriving in Paris, hop off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another gateway to this city.
A direct flight from Brussels to Paris takes on average 1 hour 5 minutes. Paris's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Brussels.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 24 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Brussels to Paris is with RwandAir at 19:20. Opt for the first BRU to CDG departure with Brussels Airlines at 06:25 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Brussels to Paris. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
You can enter France for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Belgium. But before organizing your cheap flight from Brussels to Paris, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) on a nonstop flight from Brussels to Paris. From BRU, you can fly straight to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Brussels Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Brussels to Paris taking off from BRU.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from Brussels to Paris departing from Brussels Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 39 minutes.
Have an early flight from Brussels to Paris? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Brussels Airport:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your flight from Brussels to Paris with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Brussels Airport and Paris include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour and 37 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 56 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Brussels to Paris, unwind in one of these hotels close to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
Book a hotel near CDG if you're taking a late flight from Brussels to Paris. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Brussels to Paris has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 57 minutes.
You'll find some cozy hotels to call home for the night near ORY. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Brussels to Paris at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Paris
Currently, C$68 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Paris. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$138. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from Brussels to Paris.
The cheapest month for tickets from Brussels to Paris is June. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Paris. To avoid the crowds, visit Paris in February.
Before booking a flight from Brussels to Paris, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Brussels to Paris around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are major attractions which should feature on every Paris itinerary.
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