CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Manchester TO Brussels
Manchester (MAN) to Charleroi Brussels Airport (CRL)
Typically, flights to Brussels from Manchester are cheaper when flying from Manchester to Charleroi Brussels, which has an average price of £38
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO BRUSSELS FROM MANCHESTER | August | 31% cheaper | Flying from Manchester to Brussels costs on average just £39 in August |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO BRUSSELS FROM MANCHESTER | December | 43% more expensive | It costs about £80 for flights to Brussels from Manchester in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO BRUSSELS FROM MANCHESTER | December | 345% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Brussels from Manchester in December than any other month |
Think waffles, chocolates or beer, and there’s no better place than Brussels, the capital of Belgium to indulge your taste buds! But Brussels is not just about its gastronomic delights, it is also a multicultural and vibrant destination offering an equally large variety of museums, events, architecture and historic centres. The cool summers and mild winters makes it an ideal destination all year round. However, the best time to visit is between March – May and September – October which are the shoulder seasons with cheaper accommodation, fewer crowds and average temperatures of 15 – 18 degrees Celsius. June – August is peak tourist season with long queues for the main attractions. November – February is wet and noticeably cold but prices for flights and hotels still tend to rise during the holiday season.
The best price found on momondo to Brussels was £8/pp from Bratislava, which is 97% cheaper than the average flight price to Brussels. To find the cheapest price to Brussels from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The cheapest month to fly to Brussels from United Kingdom is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £79, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Brussels, with average flight prices from United Kingdom averaging around £83.
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Brussels from United Kingdom when booking 60 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Brussels for around £92 when searching 60 days out. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from United Kingdom to Brussels for as low as £29.
Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Brussels. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £95. The most expensive day to fly to Brussels is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around £113.
Flying to Brussels from United Kingdom in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £93 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Brussels are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of £109. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
Hikers looking for a more family-friendly day in the great outdoors would be best suited to plan their flight to Brussels for May, June, and July, when they can visit Jubilee Park and enjoy all that the park has to offer.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Brussels is possible. If you are planning a flight to Brussels, consider booking flights to Antwerp Deurne Airport (24 mi from Brussels city centre), Charleroi Brussels Airport (27 mi from Brussels city centre), Liège Bierset Airport (50 mi from Brussels city centre) or Ostende-Bruges Airport (69 mi from Brussels city centre).
Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Brussels is Charleroi Brussels Airport where the average price is £105pp. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Currently, Belgium travel restrictions include travel to Brussels. Belgium has restricted the entry of all travellers who are not arriving from EEA Member States, Switzerland or the United Kingdom. Nationals, permanent residents, and long-term visa holders of EEA Member States, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and their family members may still enter Belgium. Diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, and military personnel may also enter the country. Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City may enter Belgium with proof of connection travel to their home country. Passenger flights are only allowed to operate between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. This does not apply to humanitarian, repatriation, and United Nations flights. All arriving travelers must stay home for 14 days after returning from travel, monitor their health, and practice social distancing. If you are planning to travel to Brussels at this time, it is recommended that you stay up to date on current restrictions and follow proper safety measures while in public.
British Airways, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines and BMI Regional operate direct international flights from the UK to Brussels. Other operators with layover options include Lufthansa, Swiss Air, KLM, SAS, Flybe and Aer Lingus.
Buses
You can take the Airport Line Bus #21 which will stop at Royal Palace from where it is a short, 10-minute walk to Brussels Centrale. The fare will be €6.00 EUR if you buy your ticket on-board the bus or €4.00 EUR if you buy it at the ticket vending machine. The De Lijn bus company-operated Bus #471 to Brussels-Nord station takes approximately 45 minutes and the fare is €3.00 EUR.
Taxis
Taxis with a taximeter are always available outside the arrival halls and the fare to the city centre is normally around €45.00 EUR. Licensed taxis can be recognized by their blue and yellow emblem.
Trains
There is a train going from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Brussels Central Station every 10 minutes between 5 am and midnight, 7 days a week. The ride takes 18 minutes and costs €12.70 EUR.
Hotel Shuttles and Limousines
Most hotels in the vicinity provide a free shuttle for pick up and drop off to the airport. You may want to check if the hotel you booked offers one. If you wish to book a limousine service for your transport to and from Brussels Airport, Direct Way and Modern Car are excellent service providers.
Car Rental
In the arrivals hall, you will find the desks of all major car rental car companies. If you book early, you may find the best deals for car rentals with momondo.
The Charleroi Airport is located in Gosselies, 46 kilometres south of central Brussels. Most flights out of the UK will fly in to Brussels Airport, however some Ryanair flights land at the Charleroi Airport too.
Taxis
Taxis from Charleroi Airport to Brussels city centre will cost approximately €90.00 EUR and you will reach the centre in 45 – 55 minutes.
TEC Bus plus SCNB Train
The TEC-operated Airport Express Bus A departs every 30 minutes from the airport to Charleroi Sud train station with a journey time under 20 minutes and the fare is €6.00 EUR . From there, you can take a train to any of the stations closest to your destination. You can also buy a Combi-ticket, which covers the train and TEC bus journey. For example, a Combi-ticket from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Centrale will cost €15.80 EUR and the total journey time will be 80 minutes.
Shuttle Buses
Brussels City Shuttle runs a service every 20 – 30 minutes from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi station and the fare is €14.00 EUR. Your journey time will be close to 60 minutes.
Many of the attractions in Brussels are within 15 – 25 minutes distance of each other and exploring the city on foot may not be a bad idea. Most public transport in Brussels is operated by the STIB and their network includes metro lines, buses and tram connections. A single ride ticket is €4.20 EUR while a 1-day JUMP Card for €7.50 EUR allows unlimited usage on all STIB rides. You also have the option of renting a bike through Pro Velo at €7.00 EUR per hour or €15.00 EUR per day. Through the shared bike system, Villo, you can pick up a bike from any of their stations in the city and ride free for the first 30 minutes. The next 30-minute slot is charged €0.50 EUR, then €1.00 EUR and then €2.00 EUR per 30 minutes after the first 90 minutes. With the Collecto taxi service available between 11 pm and 6 am, a ride to anywhere within the Brussels-Capital Region will cost you only €6.00 EUR irrespective of the destination.
UK Nationals
UK citizens must have a passport, but no visa is required for up to 90 days. Passport endorsed British Citizens, European Communities, British Dependent Territories Citizens or British Subjects only need a passport.
Other Nationalities
For foreign nationals, please check the Schengen Visa Info website.
Brussels is a multicultural city known for its museums, marketplaces, culinary delights and ornate squares set between medieval streets.
Purchase a Brussels Card which allows you access to 32 museums and attractive discounts to the guided tours, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. A 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour access will cost €22.00 EUR, €30.00 EUR and €38.00 EUR respectively. Instead of spending on food at the famous Grand Place, take a walk to the nearby Boulevard Anspach and enjoy better food for less. Or you could indulge in the waffles and frites (French fries) from stalls that are spread out on practically every street in Brussels. Belgium is known for its chocolate and beer, so you should definitely consider a visit to the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate and also join a Belgium Beer Tour to experience a good number of Belgian brews. Delirium Café near Grand Place has more than 3000 beers to choose from, so you will be spoilt for choice!