Abu Dhabi to Zaventem (AUH–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AUH–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,210 miles in approximately 7h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: JX, SN | 7 | 789 | 7h20 | – | – | JX, SN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→BRU | DWC→BRU | DXB→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 7h 20m | 7h 5m | 7h 30m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Zaventem.
UAE passport holders enter Belgium visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay is required. ETIAS authorization will be required once the system launches for all Schengen zone entries.
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.
AUH–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to BRU
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUH to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to BRU is about 7 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,210 miles (5,166 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, İstanbul and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).