Travelling from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Brussels is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) taking off from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Brussels.
Your flight from Brussels to LGW won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to LGW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
You can get to CRL from the centre of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Brussels to LGW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
71.71% of flights leaving Brussels S. Charleroi Airport arrive according to schedule.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel near LGW if you have a late flight from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Brussels to London Gatwick Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London is about 40 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
₹ 4,287 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 10,396. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Brussels to LGW, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Brussels to London Gatwick Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on flight tickets from Brussels to LGW.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). August is the most popular month to visit London. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Brussels to LGW flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Brussels to London Gatwick Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
The British Museum and Westminster Abbey are just the start of the big attractions to add to your London to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
