Fort Lauderdale to Zaventem (FLL–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
JFK New York 11h 6m ADAFAT KJSN New York (JFK) to Zaventem flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 40m ADAFAM AFDL Atlanta (ATL) to Zaventem flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 3m ACF8PD ACOUSN Toronto (YYZ) to Zaventem flights
ORD Chicago 12h 20m AAACAD ACOSQR Chicago (ORD) to Zaventem flights
YUL Montréal 12h 30m ACSNTS ACOSOU Montréal (YUL) to Zaventem flights
IAD Dulles 12h 52m ADCMF9 ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zaventem flights
EWR Newark 12h 53m ACADB6 ACLXOS Newark (EWR) to Zaventem flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 31m AAASAY QRSQ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zaventem flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 39m ADB6DL SQ Los Angeles (LAX) to Zaventem flights
YHZ Halifax ~11h 35m AC Halifax (YHZ) to Zaventem flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Fort Lauderdale to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,258
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
FLL → BRU
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
BRU → FLL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Zaventem from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Brussels Airport.
Metric FLL→BRU MIA→BRU
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 10
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Brussels Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, 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 to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

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.

FLL–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Zaventem route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to BRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Toronto Pearson.
Zaventem is 6 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 John F. Kennedy, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).