Munich to Zaventem (MUC–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MUC–BRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SkyAlps lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN Brussels Airlines Also: AC, NH, SQ | 45 | 319, 320, 32N | 1h20-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | AC, NH, SQ |
| LH Lufthansa Also: NH, SQ | 14 | 319, 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | NH, SQ |
| BQ SkyAlps | 1 | DH4 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Munich
| Metric | MUC→BRU | INN→BRU | NUE→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MUC | – | 78 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
MUC: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Munich, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Germany and Belgium are both EU and Schengen members. German citizens can enter Belgium with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
German nationals can live and work in Belgium without permits under EU free movement rules. For stays longer than 3 months, register at the local commune (municipality) office within 8 days of arrival. You will receive a registration certificate. Healthcare is covered through the EHIC card for short stays.
S-Bahn S1 and S8 both run to the airport from central Munich. S8 from Marienplatz takes 40 minutes (€13.60 single, or €12 with the Airport City Day Ticket). Trains run every 20 minutes from around 4am to 1am. The two S-Bahn lines run different routes through the city; choose based on your starting point.Lufthansa Airport Bus from the main train station takes 45 minutes (€12 single, €19.50 return). Taxis from central Munich cost €65–80. Ride-shares (Uber) are available. The airport is 29km northeast; allow extra time during morning rush.
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.
MUC–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MUC to BRU
Munich Airport (MUC) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SkyAlps. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MUC to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MUC to BRU is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Innsbruck (INN) and Nuremberg (NUE).