Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels three hours behind Dubai.
Every week, there are 20 Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, pick the 08:20 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 14:20 with Emirates.
Your DXB to BRU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if you have time.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 85.95% of services landing on schedule, Emirates has the best on-time record for DXB to BRU flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and BRU:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
£108 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport flight. A return flight starts from £247. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to BRU by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DXB to BRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights leaving from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Reserve a hotel close to BRU if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport to central Brussels has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Brussels in January.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you want to go to Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to BRU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be explored. About 30 miles south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another must-experience destination in Belgium and is around 55 miles east of Brussels. No journey is complete without seeing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
