Valencia to Zaventem (VLC–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR2986
FR Ryanair
73H
11:20 AM
CET
1:40 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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VY8920
VY Vueling
320
12:05 PM
CET
2:25 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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SN3752
SN Brussels
320
12:50 PM
CET
3:10 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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VY8921
VY Vueling
320
1:55 PM
CET
4:05 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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SN3751
SN Brussels
319
6:20 PM
CET
8:35 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FR2985
FR Ryanair
73H
6:25 PM
CET
8:45 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Valencia to Zaventem
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 824 mi 2h 20m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

VLC–BRU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Brussels Airlines and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 824 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VLC–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 2h20
SN Brussels Airlines 6 320 2h20 Star Alliance
VY Vueling 6 320 2h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SN, VY
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + VY (12 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: SN (6 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VLC to BRU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VLC to BRU.
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One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,059
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.

Other ways to reach Zaventem from Valencia

Nearby airports with service to Brussels Airport.
Metric VLC→BRU ALC→BRU IBZ→BRU
Distance from VLC 84 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 1
Weekly flights 18 41 7
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 30m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of VLC with service to Brussels Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zaventem is 0 hours the same as Valencia.
VLC: CET · BRU: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Valencia, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
824 mi / 1,327 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Both Spain and Belgium are EU and Schengen member states. Spanish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

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.

VLC–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Valencia to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance824 mi / 1,327 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: VLC
IATA / ICAOVLC / LEVC
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation240 ft / 73 m
Destination: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VLC to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Valencia Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 824 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, Brussels Airlines and Vueling.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from VLC to BRU. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PMI, KRK, MRS, CAI, IBZ, AGP, BCN, MAN, GVA, MXP, OPO, LIS, MAD, AMS, BER, DUB, LPA, CDG, STN, RAK, BIO, MUC, TFS, BUD, FRA, ZRH, VIE, FCO, LHR, SVQ, CMN, WAW, IST, TNG, BLQ, ACE, SOF and OTP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BRU to VLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ALC, IBZ and PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from VLC to BRU

Valencia Airport (VLC) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Brussels Airlines and Vueling. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

VLC to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VLC to BRU ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 824 miles (1,327 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alicante (ALC), Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).