Cheap Flights to Brussels (BRU)

Brussels is the historical center of the Brussels Capital Region and the capital of Belgium. Due to its strategic location, it is the administrative center of the European Union and nicknamed European Union’s Capital City. Brussels is a cosmopolitan city where two native languages are widely spoken, Flemish and French. The city has vibrant neighbourhoods which are distinct from one another. The Central District has landmarks like the Grand Place, Brussels Stock Exchange and Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula while the Royal District includes the Royal Palace of Brussels, Belgian Parliament, the CInematek which is the Royal Belgian Film Archive and the Royal Library of Belgium, among others.

Things to do in Brussels

Grand Place

he Grand Place or the Grote Market is the main square of Brussels. It is among the most beautiful squares in Europe and surrounded by major buildings like the city’s Town Hall, Museum of the City of Brussels, and multiple guildhalls. The Grand Place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the center of tourist activity. The square has a lively atmosphere 24*7 where many cultural and festive events like concerts and light and sound shows are organized.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are a group of six art museums located in Coudenberg, downtown area of Brussels. The Oldmasters Museum, also known as the Museum of Ancient Art houses artworks up to 1750, the Magritte Museum houses artwork by Belgian surrealist artist Rene Magritte, the Museum of Modern Art has a fine collection of artworks from the 18th century to present, the Fin-de-Siecle Museum houses late 19 ^th century and early 20^th century artwork, Constantin Meunier Museum and the Antoine Wiertz Museum are smaller venues featuring Belgian artists. The total inventory of the Royal Museum includes over 20,000 sculptures, drawings, paintings from the 15^th century to the present.

Atomium

Built for the World Fair of 1958, the Atomium is a landmark building in the city of Brussels. The 102 m structure was designed by Andre Waterkeyn, Jean and Andre Polak. The structure depicts nine atoms and has five habitable spheres which house public and exhibition spaces in addition to a restaurant offering panoramic views of the city.

Best Time to Fly to Brussels
The best time to take a flights to Brussels is during spring, March to May, and autumn, September to November.

Airports in Brussels
The Brussels Airport is located 7.5 miles from the city. The international airport is the hub for TUIfly Belgium and Brussels Airlines. In addition to scheduled BRU flights, the airport offers cargo services and is the hub for Singapore Airlines Cargo. Brussels airport offers flights to destinations such as Barcelona, Vienna, Newark, Madrid, Nice, and more.