Cheap Holidays from Brussels Airport

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Brussels International Airport (BRU)

A major European hub, Brussels International Airport (BRU) is perfectly situated for quick flights around Europe and Asia, and handles traffic from all over the globe. Located 6.9 miles (11km) northeast of Brussels in Zaventem, the airport was awarded Best Airport in Europe by the Airports Council International in 2005. While that was a few years ago, the level of service has been maintained, and the airy and spotlessly clean airport is a real pleasure to use. You should, however, keep your belongings close at hand, as pickpockets are becoming more common, especially in the public areas before security. Also note that staff shortages have seen the average luggage collection wait-time increase to over half an hour. As it is such a busy hub, queuing times can be significant - but canny travellers can book flights on airlines that make use of the Fast Lane at security, a measure that will decrease your overall transit-time appreciably. Although the shopping options at Brussels International are phenomenal, you're encouraged not to spend too much money on your way in: prices are much better in the city.

Brussels International Airport Location

The airport is located eight miles (13km) northeast of the city centre.

Getting to the city from Brussels International Airport

The train station is located on the basement level that connects to Brussels and other major national and international destinations. A bus station is below the Arrivals hall. The number 12 bus on weekdays before 8pm, and the number 21 at all other times, takes passengers to the European Quarter of the city . There are also buses that serve Brussels Airport to Antwerp. An airport bus link also operates between the Brussels railway lines and the airport. There are licensed, metered taxis available outside the Arrivals hall.

Car rental at Brussels International Airport

Major car hire companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Budget and Hertz; their desks are in the Arrivals hall.

Airport Taxis

From Brussels International Airport metered taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall. The drive to Brussels city centre takes about 30 minutes and costs around €45. Licensed Taxis are recommended and can be recognized by a blue and yellow sign.

Brussels International Airport Facilities

Airport facilities include ATMs and bureaux de change, duty-free shops, cafes/restaurants, a beauty shop, religious services, train information and reservation, a travel agency, and luggage lockers.

Brussels International Airport Parking

The Express Parking Lot is immediately across from the terminal building. The charge is €5 per hour, and you're limited to four hours. The short-term P1 and P2 Lots charge €4 and €3.60 per hour respectively. The Economy Lot is good for long-term parking (up to a week), costing €18 per day.

Airlines at Brussels International Airport

You can get flights to Brussels International Airport on dozens of major carriers, including Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, bmi, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Continental, Delta, easyJet, Egyptair, Etihad, Finnair, Jet Airways, Jet4you, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Qatar, Swiss Air, TAP Portugal, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways.

Internet Access at Brussels International Airport

There is wifi internet access available throughout the airport, via rent2connect or any of these service providers: Boingo, Quiconnect, iPass, Telenet, T-Systems, Trustive or WeRoam. Free wifi is available at the attached Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel.

Brussels Airport Business Lounges

There are meeting room facilities for up to 600 delegates in the airport. Additional facilities are available in the attached Regus Skyport Meeting Centre Airport Hotel; and in the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, which boasts dozens of meeting rooms and catering facilities.