Flight tickets from Brussels to London

With a palpable energy and status as a cultural mecca, there is always something to do in London. Millions of visitors each year pass through London's airports making it collectively one of the busiest airport networks in the world. They serve around 14 domestic and 396 international destinations.

London to Brussels flights leave regularly from the main airports: Heathrow (west), Gatwick (south), Stansted (north east), Luton (north west) and London City Airport (city centre). No frills airlines tend to operate from Stansted, Luton and Gatwick. London City is the smallest with only one runway, while the largest is Heathrow, which has 5 terminals and is one of the busiest airports in the world.

Flights to Brussels may leave from Stansted, Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow or London City. For those heading out west to Heathrow, the Heathrow Express from Paddington (15-20 minutes) or the slower underground Piccadilly line. London City Airport is located in the centre on the DLR. Cheap flights to Brussels are likely to leave from Gatwick, Stansted or Luton. Gatwick, is connected via the Gatwick Express or local Thameslink train services starting at London Victoria Station. Luton is served by a combined train service from St Pancras (approximately 35 minutes) and a shuttle bus from London Luton Parkway station, while Stansted Airport can be reached directly by train from Liverpool Street.

Whether you go to gorge on chocolate and beer, explore the centre of European politics or admire soaring gothic churches and art, the Belgians capital of Brussels is an evocative place to visit. Take a walking tour of the main sights, which can include the Grand Palace and Town Hall, before immersing yourself in art at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts. On the Place du Grand Sablon, you can pop into tempting chocolate shops or check out the antiques market. For retail therapy there is plenty of good shopping around Boulevard de Waterloo and Avenue Louise. As evening falls, indulge in French influenced Belgium cuisine or feast on mussels, fries and crêpe flambé.

Flights to Brussels from London will arrive into Brussels Airport (otherwise known as Brussels-National) or Zaventem. There are up to six hourly trains that connect Brussels Airport with Brussels North, Brussels Central and Brussels Midi stations in the city. The airport train station is located at basement level below the terminal. There is a bus station at level 0. The following buses run to Brussels North railway station (272 and 471), NATO (272, 471 and 620) and Roodebeek underground station Roodebeek (359 and 659). In addition, there is an Airport Line (30 minutes) running between Brussels Airport and the European quarter. The driver pick-up areas are located in the car parks (P1, P2 and P3).