Derby to Brussels flights
Brussels lies 461 km (287 mi) south-east of Derby, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 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.
| Derby | Brussels | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Belgium |
| Population | 270,468 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | EMA, 14 km out | BRU, 11 km out |
Clocks in Brussels are 1 h ahead of Derby right now, so a 1 h 20 min journey lands 2 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brussels
Crossing from United Kingdom into Belgium: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Derby
Derby is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,495 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Birmingham Airport (BHX, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 72 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 44 km (27 mi) | 10,023 ft | 614 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 93 km (58 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 39 km (24 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Staying in Brussels
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Common questions
How far is Brussels from Derby?
461 km (287 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Derby.
How long does it take to get from Derby to Brussels by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derby and Brussels?
Brussels is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Brussels against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Derby to Brussels flights?
Typically East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Brussels Airport (BRU); Brussels also has CRL, LIL, EIN, MST, ANR.
What currency do I need in Brussels?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Brussels?
Our booking partner lists 1,347+ places to stay in Brussels, bookable on this site.
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.