Orlando to Zaventem (MCO–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
EWR Newark 10h 45m ACADB6 ACLXOS Newark (EWR) to Zaventem flights
JFK New York 10h 57m AAADAF KJSN New York (JFK) to Zaventem flights
IAD Dulles 11h 2m AVAZCM ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zaventem flights
LHR London 11h 3m VS ACB6BA London (LHR) to Zaventem flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 11h 15m VS A3ACNH Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Zaventem flights
YUL Montréal 11h 21m ACSN ACOSOU Montréal (YUL) to Zaventem flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 24m ACAZDE ACOUSN Toronto (YYZ) to Zaventem flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 26m AFAMDL AFDL Atlanta (ATL) to Zaventem flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 44m 4YLHLX ACAILH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zaventem flights
ORD Chicago 11h 58m AAACAS ACOSQR Chicago (ORD) to Zaventem flights
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Orlando to Zaventem
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,504
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
MCO → BRU
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
BRU → MCO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, 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 MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

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.

MCO–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Zaventem route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to BRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Washington Dulles.
Zaventem is 6 hours ahead of Orlando.
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, John F. Kennedy and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.