Austin to Zaventem (AUS–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between AUS and BRU, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Austin
| Metric | AUS→BRU | IAH→BRU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 27m | 7h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
US passport holders enter Belgium and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to BRU
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
AUS to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to BRU ranges from 9 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,113 miles (8,228 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).