£17 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Brussels – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Brussels flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Brussels Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and Brussels. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Brussels Airlines

Flights from Edinburgh to Brussels usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and may arrive at several airports in Brussels area, including Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and Charleroi Brussels (CRL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Brussels Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Brussels:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £107 return, compared with £153 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Brussels most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 3% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Edinburgh to Brussels route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 32%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £102 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £150 – a £47 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to Brussels flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Brussels are Grand Place, Brussels City Hall, and Square - Brussels Meeting Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Brussels on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Brussels:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:43
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 21:43.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of £110. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Brussels takes 1h 43m, covering 474 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Brussels are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £56, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 4h 40m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 4h 59m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Brussels is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Brussels is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (BRU) – daily rates from around £15:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar
• Sixt

Near Charleroi Brussels Airport (CRL) – daily rates from around £16:

• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Return flights from Edinburgh to Brussels range from £70 to £195, with an average of £110 over the past 12 months. Anything below £70 counts as a good deal.