Zaventem to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (BRU–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET3713
ET Ethiopian
77X
9:00 AM
CET
7:00 PM
+04
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK181
EK Emirates
1:13 PM
+04
2:06 AM+1
CET
15h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9393
EK Emirates
77X
1:15 PM
+04
5:25 PM
CET
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,208 mi 7h nonstop +3h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

BRU–DWC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,208 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 77X 7h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to DWC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
902
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.

Other ways to reach Dubai(Jebel Ali) from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Al Maktoum International Airport.
Metric BRU→DWC LGG→DWC AMS→DWC
Distance from BRU 46 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1 5
Flight time 7h 6h 35m 6h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 3 hours ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CET · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 9:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
3,208 mi / 5,163 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders receive a free visa on arrival at UAE airports, valid for up to 90 days. No advance application or fee is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.

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–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance3,208 mi / 5,163 km
Flight time7h
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take approximately 7h. The route covers 3,208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BRU to DWC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, DUB, MAN, ZRH, AMS, BEY, ARN, LIS, LGG, FRA, MXP, SZX, LHR, GVA, MAD, PVG, DXB, PRG, CPH, BKK, OSL, HKG and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 3 hours ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from DWC to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG and AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to DWC

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to DWC ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,208 miles (5,163 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).