Manchester, Greater Manchester to Zaventem (MAN–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAN–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lynx Air leads the route. The flight covers 333 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN Lynx Air Also: A3, AC, NH | 12 | 319, 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | A3, AC, NH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 7:00 PM in Zaventem.
British passport holders enter Belgium (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Belgium suggests EUR 95 per day). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels-Midi takes 2 hours. Direct flights from London to Brussels run about 1 hour 10 minutes. Belgium uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals go through non-EU passport lanes at Brussels Airport and at Eurostar terminals. A UK driving license is valid for short visits.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
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.
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.
MAN–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to BRU
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Lynx Air. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAN to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to BRU ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 333 miles (536 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.