Travelling from Brussels to Toronto: what you need to know
Brussels has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Toronto departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Toronto has a good selection of airports you can fly into. Disembark at Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) or Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
A direct flight from Brussels to Toronto takes on average 8 hours 5 minutes. The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, meaning it's 5 hours behind Brussels.
With 4 weekly flights between the two airports, Brussels Airport (BRU) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Brussels to Toronto with Air Canada at 09:20. If you're keen to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from BRU to YYZ is with Air Canada at 10:15.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Brussels to Toronto. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Belgium, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Brussels to Toronto for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Toronto departing from Brussels Airport (BRU). Start your trip at BRU and end it at Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
When leaving from BRU, you can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Toronto with Air Canada.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Brussels to Toronto. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Travelling from central Brussels to BRU takes approximately 39 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels to Toronto or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your flight from Brussels to Toronto with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Brussels Airport and Toronto are:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It takes 56 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Brussels to Toronto, kick back in one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the centre of Toronto takes about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Brussels to Toronto. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Toronto. Once you've disembarked your flight from Brussels to Toronto, expect a drive time of approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Public transport will get you there in around 39 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Brussels to Toronto:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Toronto
At the moment, ر.ق. 811 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Toronto. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,518. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from Brussels to Toronto. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Brussels to Toronto.
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Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Toronto. August is the busiest month to visit Toronto. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Brussels to Toronto in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Toronto in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Brussels to Toronto, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are major attractions which should feature on every Toronto itinerary.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
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