Flying from Tokyo to Brussels: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Brussels. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
When working out where to land in Brussels, Brussels International Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the primary gateways.
The average time for a direct Tokyo to Brussels flight is 14 hours 20 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels eight hours behind Tokyo.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Tokyo to Brussels flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Brussels
To pick up cheap Tokyo to Brussels flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Tokyo to Brussels across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it a cinch to book a Tokyo to Brussels flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Brussels? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Tokyo Haneda Airport:
Of all flights departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You can book a direct flight from Tokyo to Brussels out of Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). Nonstop services from NRT will take you to Brussels International Airport (BRU).
ANA offers direct Tokyo to Brussels plane tickets from NRT. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to Brussels flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Tokyo Narita Airport and Brussels:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
NRT is around 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Tokyo to Brussels? Unwind in a hotel near Tokyo Narita Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near BRU if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Brussels. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Brussels and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Brussels International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Brussels flight.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
As soon as your flight from Tokyo to Brussels has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Brussels is approximately 40 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Tokyo to Brussels, unwind at a hotel close to CRL. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CRL will save you money.
Best time to go to Brussels
September is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Brussels. To avoid the crowds, visit Brussels in March.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your Tokyo to Brussels ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Brussels around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Brussels, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Grand-Place of Brussels, Atomium and Royal Palace of Brussels are must-visits when exploring Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Belgium you should also see. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. No visit is complete without checking out Saint Paul's Cathedral of Liège, Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.
