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2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Brussels Airlines
• SWISS

Flights from Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

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

• SWISS: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £237 return via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared with £330 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Brussels Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 3% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £291 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £416, a difference of £124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport are Grand Place, Brussels Central Railway Station, and Brussels South Station. These are among the most viewed places in Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 08:34
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:34.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of £330. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport takes 1h 19m, covering 300 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 Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £155, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport is around £210 return, with a flight time of about 5h 05m. Recent return bus fares are around £39 return, with a trip time of about 12h 55m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 82% lower. However, the bus takes about 7+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 03m, compared to 4h 27m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 5h 05m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (BRU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Europcar
• Sixt

Return flights from Zurich to Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport range from £265 to £415, with an average of £330 over the past 12 months. Anything below £265 counts as a good deal.