Houston to Zaventem (IAH–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHR London 11h 20m ACAYBA ACB6BA London (LHR) to Zaventem flights
JFK New York 11h 29m ATB6DL KJSN New York (JFK) to Zaventem flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 30m ACLHNZ ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zaventem flights
CPH Copenhagen 11h 32m EK A3ACCX Copenhagen (CPH) to Zaventem flights
ORD Chicago 11h 33m AAASAV ACOSQR Chicago (ORD) to Zaventem flights
IAD Dulles 11h 43m AVAZCA ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zaventem flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 46m AAASAY QRSQ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Zaventem flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 47m ACOSSN ACOUSN Toronto (YYZ) to Zaventem flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 48m KLOSUA 6EGAKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Zaventem flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 53m AFKL SNWB Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zaventem flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,035 mi 7h 35m nonstop +7h ahead

IAH–BRU had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,035 miles in 7h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 0 30% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,670
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
IAH → BRU
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
BRU → IAH
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. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Zaventem from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Brussels Airport.
Metric IAH→BRU AUS→BRU
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 7h 35m 9h 27m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Brussels Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Zaventem is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · BRU: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
5,035 mi / 8,102 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m gate to gate.
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 IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

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.

IAH–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance5,035 mi / 8,102 km
Flight time7h 35m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Brussels Airport take about 7h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 5,035 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to BRU: Qatar Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, John F. Kennedy and Frankfurt Main.
Zaventem is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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.

Flights from IAH to BRU

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Brussels Airport (BRU) had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to BRU is about 7 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,035 miles (8,102 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, John F. Kennedy and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).