Zurich to Zaventem (ZRH–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZRH–BRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 300 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 | 32 | 290, 319, 32N | 1h15-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | AC, NH, SQ |
| LX Swiss Also: AC, AI, CX, NH, SQ | 31 | 223, 290, 319, 321 | 1h13-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AI, CX, NH, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→BRU | SXB→BRU | MXP→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 86 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 1 | 30 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 5m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Both Switzerland and Belgium are Schengen member states. Swiss citizens can enter, live, and work in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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.
ZRH–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to BRU
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines and Swiss. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BRU is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 300 miles (483 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Strasbourg (SXB) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).