Flying from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when reserving your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU).
Take a direct Bangkok to Brussels Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 12 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok. Brussels Airport is located in Brussels.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from BKK to BRU on Thai Airways International's 12:30am departure.
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 mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU) take off from this terminal.
Thai Airways International is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Brussels Airport taking off from BKK.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Thai Airways International from BKK to BRU.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to BRU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport. Check out these connections between Don Mueang International Airport and BRU:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to BRU flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BRU:
Travel at your own speed with a Brussels Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Brussels and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Brussels Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Central Brussels is roughly 8 kilometres from Brussels Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Currently, Rs73,484 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Brussels Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs170,780. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Bangkok to BRU by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Bangkok to Brussels Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Find a cheap flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops 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 decide your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport (BRU). July is when most people visit Brussels. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Lock in a Bangkok to BRU flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Brussels Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Brussels right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Bangkok to Brussels Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Brussels when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Brussels Christmas Market followed by Grand Place and Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've experienced Brussels. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
Around 105 kilometres 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.