Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Brussels: what you need to know
East Midlands Airport is located in Nottingham. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is 1 hour ahead of Nottingham.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from EMA to Brussels. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from EMA to Brussels, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
Reus Airport (REU)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
You won't need a visa for Belgium if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before booking your flight tickets from East Midlands Airport to Brussels, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Nottingham to EMA takes about 52 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near EMA. Whether you're taking an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Brussels or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Brussels
C$68 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from East Midlands Airport to Brussels. A return flight starts at C$143. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from EMA to Brussels, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a ticket from East Midlands Airport to Brussels.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Brussels, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 39 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from East Midlands Airport to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Once your flight from East Midlands Airport to Brussels has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 37 minutes.
After your flight from EMA to Brussels, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CRL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month to board a flight from East Midlands Airport to Brussels while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Brussels, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Brussels in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from EMA to Brussels in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from East Midlands Airport to Brussels, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are top sights which should feature on any good Brussels itinerary.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Brussels and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one go to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from East Midlands Airport to Brussels.
