Brussels Airport

Most long-haul international flights with connections from a major hub such as London, Amsterdam or Frankfurt will land at Brussels Airport. With increased airfare competition airlines are beginning to offer also cheap flights. Especially during the summer.

Brussels Airport to city centre

Brussels Airport is the closest airport to Brussels city centre. It is about 14 kilometres (9 miles) away and is reachable by train, bus, taxi and car. Follow the link above to get info on all of them.

Brussels airport hotels

The Sheraton is the only hotel located immediately at the terminal. You can see its available rooms and prices by following the link above. Booking online is also possible. On the same list there are also other Brussels airport hotels that are located just few minutes away.

Brussels Airport Arrivals

Arrival gates are at Level 2 of the airport. From international flights you will first go through immigration and customs before going to the Baggage Claim. Once you have claimed your baggage and have nothing to declare you can exit to the Arrival Halls – there are no additional customs checks. Money exchange is available at the Arrival Halls outside baggage claims but it expensive! There are ATMs there too if you have a bank card. You can also find a supermarket and Relay for picking up magazines and books before your stay in Brussels.

Brussels Airport Departures

Just like there are many transport options to get from the airport to Brussels, there are also options to go from Brussels to Brussels Airport for your departure. The main options are highlighted in Brussels to Airport.

Departures are at Level 3 of Brussels Airport. Gate A is for departure terminal to Schengan countries and Gate B is for departure to Non-Schengan countries. Schengan countries have a borderless travel agreement for visa holders and nationals of member countries. At Gate B the border controls would strict, ensure you arrive for your flight early to allow enough time for passport checks and security checks. Also double check you have the right travel documents and visas to travel out of Belgium. The UK and Ireland are not part of the Schengan Agreement; check your visa requirements before your departure.

Brussels Airport Parking

The closest and easiest to walk to the airport are the services provided at the terminal building. Express parking and lock-parking are directly in front of the airport and VIP parking areas are on the right side of the airport as you enter by car.

The best way to compare these are online services that administer online reservation for Brussels airport parking. You can read more about them on our webpage dedicated to Brussels parking online reservation.

Brussels Airport Duty Free Shopping

The Sky Shops (duty free shops) are located mainly at Concourse A and Concourse B (the departure terminals). These shops offer a wide range of products from tobacco and alcohol, sunglasses, accessories to chocolates, perfumes and leather goods.

Duty free prices are different within the European Union, which implemented Travel Value prices in 1999. When travelling within the EU, all goods, except for alcohol and tobacco, can be purchased at the same price as duty free goods. Travellers who are leaving the EU can purchase all goods including alcohol and tobacco at duty free prices.

Brussels Airport Facilities

There are many facilities available at Brussels Airport to ensure you are still able to carry important personal and business activities as well as store or wrap your luggage while at the airport.

Some of these facilities include: meeting services, welcoming services, baggage lockers, PostPunt, places of worship, toilets and wrap and travel (wrapping and insurance for your luggage). WiFi is also available in all waiting areas if you have WiFi subscriptions or a credit card to purchase time online.

Brussels Airport Map

The airport is located on the north-east side of the city.