Vienna to Zaventem (VIE–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
VIE–BRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Austrian Airlines and Lynx Air lead the route. The flight covers 575 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS Austrian Airlines Also: AI, NH, SQ | 47 | 223, 319, 320 | 1h40-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | AI, NH, SQ |
| SN Lynx Air Also: NH, SQ | 47 | 223, 319, 320, E95 | 1h40-1h45 | – | Star Alliance | NH, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
VIE: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Austria and Belgium are both EU and Schengen member states. Austrian citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter, live, and work in Belgium with no visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry. No border checks apply under the Schengen agreement.
The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.
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.
VIE–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VIE to BRU
Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Austrian Airlines and Lynx Air. With 110 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VIE to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VIE to BRU is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 575 miles (925 km). There are approximately 110 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 224 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Berlin Brandenburg and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.