Flying from Warsaw to Brussels: what you need to know
Warsaw is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to Brussels departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Hop off your plane in Brussels at Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
On average, direct flights from Warsaw to Brussels take 2 hours 7 minutes. Brussels and Warsaw are in the same timezone (UTC+1), meaning you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
The busiest route for flights from Warsaw to Brussels is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU). You can select from 48 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going first thing, the earliest flight from WAW to BRU is the 06:30 Brussels Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 20:20 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Warsaw to Brussels. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
If you have a passport from Poland and plan to travel to Belgium for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap flight from Warsaw to Brussels.
Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Start your journey at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), which has a selection of direct flights from Warsaw to Brussels. From WAW, you can fly nonstop to Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
At WAW, there's a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Warsaw to Brussels, including:
WAW is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Have an early flight from Warsaw to Brussels? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Frederic Chopin Airport:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can arrive at WMI from the centre of Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Warsaw to Brussels? Kick back in a hotel near Warsaw-Modlin Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 39 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Warsaw to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. Following your flight from Warsaw to Brussels, allow for a drive time of approximately 56 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 37 minutes.
After your flight from Warsaw to Brussels, settle in at a hotel close to CRL. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Brussels
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Brussels is C$24. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$47. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flights from Warsaw to Brussels.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Warsaw to Brussels. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Brussels. To avoid the crowds, visit Brussels in February.
Before you book a flight from Warsaw to Brussels, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Warsaw to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Brussels right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Warsaw to Brussels:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are leading attractions which should be on any good Brussels itinerary.
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