Zaventem to Toronto (BRU–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BRU–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 3,756 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: OU, SN, SQ, TG | 4 | 789 | 7h50 | – | Star Alliance | OU, SN, SQ, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→YYZ | LGG→YYZ | AMS→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 46 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | – | 59 |
| Flight time | 7h 50m | 8h 21m | 7h 28m |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 PM in Toronto.
Belgian passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months, but must obtain an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before flying. Apply at the official canada.ca site. The eTA costs CAD 7, is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. No eTA is needed when arriving by land or sea. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
BRU–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to YYZ
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BRU to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to YYZ is about 7 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,756 miles (6,044 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, London Heathrow and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).