Cleveland to Zaventem (CLE–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CLE and BRU. Nearest airports to CLE with scheduled service: Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK, 40 mi) · Windsor International Airport (YQG, 82 mi) · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 95 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 10 hubs
EWR Newark 9h 41m ACOSUA ACLXOS Newark (EWR) to Zaventem flights
IAD Dulles 10h 8m ACAVAZ ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zaventem flights
YUL Montréal 10h 25m ACOS ACOSOU Montréal (YUL) to Zaventem flights
ORD Chicago 10h 29m AAASAV ACOSQR Chicago (ORD) to Zaventem flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 15m AFAMDL AFDL Atlanta (ATL) to Zaventem flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 10m AACXF9 QRSQ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zaventem flights
JFK New York 13h 27m AAAFAM KJSN New York (JFK) to Zaventem flights
DUB Dublin 14h 15m EI B6EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Zaventem flights
YYZ Toronto 15h 44m ACUA ACOUSN Toronto (YYZ) to Zaventem flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h 49m AABRCA SQ Los Angeles (LAX) to Zaventem flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cleveland to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
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
CLE → BRU
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
BRU → CLE
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Zaventem is 6 hours ahead of Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from BRU

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.

Zaventem Climate

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.

CLE–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Zaventem route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to BRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Washington Dulles and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Zaventem is 6 hours ahead of Cleveland.
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 Newark Liberty, Washington Dulles and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.