Flying from Brussels to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Brussels. Explore your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when planning your flight from Brussels to Stansted Airport (STN).
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Brussels.
To ensure you catch your flight from Brussels to STN, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues 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 Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Brussels to STN departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels to Stansted Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
71.97% of flights that depart Brussels Airport land at their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Brussels to Stansted Airport, browse these options when departing from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Brussels to STN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71.71%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a hotel near STN if you have a late flight from Brussels to Stansted Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
Follow your own route with a Stansted Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Brussels to Stansted Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Central London is around 64 kilometres from Stansted Airport and takes about 1 hour to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Stansted Airport (STN)
Currently, Rs18,748 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Stansted Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs40,362. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Brussels to STN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Brussels to Stansted Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Brussels to STN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels to Stansted Airport.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Stansted Airport (STN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Stansted Airport (STN), while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to London based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Brussels to STN flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Stansted Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Stansted Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-do's during your London adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Around 193 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
