Travelling from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Bangkok's main base, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU).
Around 12 hours 20 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Bangkok to Brussels Airport flight.
Brussels is six hours behind Bangkok. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Brussels Airport (BRU). There are 7 direct services each week. Thai Airways International operates a 12:30am departure between BKK and BRU.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to BRU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Reach your destination without the detour from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport with Thai Airways International. This top carrier offers services from BKK.
Thai Airways sees the most traveller bookings for flights from BKK to BRU.
Thai Airways is the most punctual carrier. An exceptional 82.61% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to BRU departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 31 kms (19 miles) from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport, check out these options when setting off from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Bangkok to BRU flight? Check in to a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport to central Brussels is about 8 kms (5 miles). If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU)
£217 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Brussels Airport. A return flight starts from £356. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to BRU.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Bangkok to Brussels Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Bangkok to BRU.
Find a cheap flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU). October is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your Bangkok to BRU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Brussels Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Brussels right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Grand Place, Brussels Christmas Market and Atomium are leading attractions which should be on any good Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Belgium you'll want to see. Around 113 kms (70 miles) west of Brussels, a trip to Ostend will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
Around 105 kms (65 miles) east of Brussels, Verviers is another favourite stop in Belgium. Start your sightseeing at La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.