Travelling from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bremen (the location of Bremen Airport).
To avoid missing your BRE to Brussels flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BRE to Brussels with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of Bremen, BRE can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes.
In search of a hotel near BRE? If you've booked an early flight from Bremen Airport to Brussels, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
78.68% of flights departing from Bremen Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels
ر.ق. 333 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bremen Airport to Brussels flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 760. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from BRE to Brussels. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Bremen Airport to Brussels ticket.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BRE to Brussels by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bremen Airport to Brussels.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to BRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Bremen Airport to Brussels. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from BRE to Brussels can help you get the lowest rate.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
After your flight from Bremen Airport to Brussels has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CRL. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your BRE to Brussels flight:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make collecting a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at CRL will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Brussels
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Bremen Airport to Brussels. The city comes alive during high season, but rates are usually higher and top attractions can be crowded. Visit Brussels in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your Bremen Airport to Brussels flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BRE to Brussels around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Bremen Airport to Brussels, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
Atomium and Grand Place are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Brussels travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Manneken Pis.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Belgium you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a visit to Ostend will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Fort Napoleon, The Crystal Ship and Leopoldpark.
Verviers is another favourite destination in Belgium and is around 113 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without a visit to Quai Pierre Rapsat, Parc de Séroule and Parc de la Tourelle.
