Västerås to Brussels flights
Brussels lies 1,241 km (771 mi) south-west of Västerås, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Västerås | Brussels | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Belgium |
| Population | 127,799 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | VST, 5 km out | BRU, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Brussels
Crossing from Sweden into Belgium: money changes from the Krona to the Euro (EUR); 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 Västerås
Västerås is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,468 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, 77 km), Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, 94 km), Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA, 84 km), Örebro Airport (ORB, 96 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 Västerås?
1,241 km (771 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Västerås.
How long does it take to get from Västerås to Brussels by air?
About 2 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 Västerås and Brussels?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Västerås to Brussels flights?
Typically Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST) 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
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- 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.