| Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | November | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | R10 044 | Average for round-trip flights in August 2022 |
| Round-trip from | R11 223 | From Cape Town Intl to Brussels |
| One-way from | R166 | One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Brussels |
Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Brussels
Most visitors from South Africa can enter Brussels without restrictions.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Brussels.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Brussels.
Returning to South Africa from Brussels
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Brussels are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Brussels are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
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CPT - BR1 Price
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R6 947 - R14 221
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BR1 Temperature
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6 - 23 °C
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BR1 Rainfall
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54 - 94 mm
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When flying to Brussels, Belgium (BRU), there are three major cities in South Africa to fly from; Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. The flight duration from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), otherwise known as O.R. Thambo International Airport, will vary from between 23h 40min and 16h 16min, depending on stopover details. A similar flight duration tome can be expected when flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Brussels. However, when flying from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, a slightly longer flight duration should be anticipated.
Unfortunately, direct flights from South Africa to Brussels are not currently available. Although, you will be able to find one-stop Brussels flight deals from all three airports. You can expect stopovers in Istanbul Airport (IST) and find flights from major airlines that include Turkish Airlines and Emirates. Stopovers do vary depending on your chosen departure airport and airline. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) are also connecting stops when flying from the major cities in South Africa.
There are three ways to reach Brussels city centre from the airport; bus, taxi and train, although, the train is more affordable and slightly faster. You can get from Brussels airport to the city centre by train. While the trip will take 17min, it will cost you about R232,46 for a one-way ticket. Travelling by train is the more affordable way to reach the city centre, as a taxi trip will cost you upwards of R823,19. As the airport is located a short 12km from the city centre, the taxi trip will take roughly 18min depending on traffic.
While the greater region of Brussels, Belgium, might be most well-known for chocolate, the beautiful landscapes are also home to a few must-see historical sites and museums. The Grand Palace is located in the heart of Belgium. The site is considered iconic for its extravagant aesthetic and decorative wealth, widely considered one of the world's most beautiful places. You will have ample choice of restaurants and chocolate shops to indulge in the region's local cuisine and take in the enchantingly historic scenery. With a wide array of incredible architecture to enjoy, sight-seeing or opting for a guided tour through Brussels is a great idea. Guided tours will take you to all the area's most iconic historical and architectural sites.
South African citizens will need a valid passport when flying to Brussels, Belgium, whether travelling for business or pleasure. Your passport must be valid for 30 days at least following your date of departure. In addition, your passport should also have a minimum of two unused pages for entry and exit stamps. However, you don't require a visa to travel to Belgium as a holder of an official or diplomatic South African passport. This is applicable for both long and short stays in the region.