Brussels to Bielefeld flights
Bielefeld lies 318 km (198 mi) north-east of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brussels | Bielefeld | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 331,906 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BRU, 11 km out | PAD, 47 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bielefeld
Crossing from Belgium into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brussels
Brussels is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,936-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 44 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 93 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 98 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 100 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 39 km).
Arriving in Bielefeld
Bielefeld is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,152 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 59 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 85 km), Kassel Airport (KSF, 90 km), Hannover Airport (HAJ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 59 km (37 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | 92 km (57 mi) | 12,434 ft | 183 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bielefeld from Brussels?
318 km (198 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Brussels.
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Bielefeld by air?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Bielefeld?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brussels to Bielefeld flights?
Typically Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD); Bielefeld also has FMO, DTM, KSF, HAJ.
What currency do I need in Bielefeld?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.