Zaventem to Frankfurt am Main (BRU–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BRU–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 189 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN Brussels Airlines Also: AC, NH, SQ | 40 | 319, 320 | 1h05-1h15 | – | Star Alliance | AC, NH, SQ |
| LH Lufthansa Also: A3, AC, AI, CX, ET, NH, SQ, TG | 14 | 320 | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | A3, AC, AI, CX, ET, NH, SQ, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→FRA | LGG→FRA | AMS→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 46 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | 1 | 321 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Belgium and Germany are both EU and Schengen members. Belgian citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies.
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.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
BRU–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to FRA
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BRU to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to FRA is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 189 miles (304 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Munich and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).