Montréal to Zaventem (YUL–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YUL–BRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 3,451 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: OS, OU, SN, TG | 7 | 333 | 7h10 | Star Alliance | OS, OU, SN, TG | |
| TS Air Transat | 5 | A21N | 6h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Zaventem.
Canadian passport holders enter Belgium and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) registers biometric data on arrival. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
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.
YUL–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to BRU
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YUL to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to BRU ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,451 miles (5,554 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via YHZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.