Amsterdam to Zaventem (AMS–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–BRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 98 miles in approximately 0h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 138 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: 6E, GA, KQ, MF, MH, MU, SV | 28 | E7W, E90 | 0h39-0h45 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, GA, KQ, MF, MH, MU, SV |
| LX Swiss | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
The Netherlands and Belgium are both EU and Schengen members. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
AMS–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to BRU
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and Swiss. With 154 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to BRU ranges from 0 hours 39 minutes to 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 98 miles (158 km). There are approximately 154 weekly flights outbound and 190 return, totaling 344 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
138 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.