Zaventem to Albany (BRU–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BRU and ALB. Nearest airports to BRU with scheduled service: Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 20 mi) · Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 30 mi) · Liège Airport (LGG, 46 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 11h 50m ACLXOS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 12h 51m ACLXOS LXJSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 56m AFDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
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Zaventem to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BRU and ALB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
316
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRU → ALB
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
ALB → BRU
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Albany is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 PM in Albany.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD $21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry. An e-passport with a machine-readable chip is mandatory.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Albany route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to ALB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Albany is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.