Flights to Leuven
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Leuven is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 15 km (9 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, 49 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 75 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 79 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 38 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 49 km (30 mi) | 10,023 ft | 614 ft |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 38 km (24 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
| Liège Airport (regional) | LGG | 59 km (37 mi) | 12,106 ft | 659 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,936 ft, BRU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 175 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Leuven
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuven to London | United Kingdom | 343 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Leuven to Berlin | Germany | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Leuven to Madrid | Spain | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Leuven to Rome | Italy | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Leuven to Paris | France | 281 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Leuven to Hamburg | Germany | 467 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Leuven to Budapest | Hungary | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Leuven to Warsaw | Poland | 1,135 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Leuven to Vienna | Austria | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Leuven to Barcelona | Spain | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Leuven to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Leuven to Munich | Germany | 582 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Leuven to Milan | Italy | 688 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Leuven to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Leuven to Prague | Czechia | 693 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Leuven to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 488 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Leuven to Copenhagen | Denmark | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Leuven to Oslo | Norway | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Leuven to Köln | Germany | 158 km (98 mi) | about 57 min |
| Leuven to Dublin | Ireland | 795 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Leuven to Naples | Italy | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Leuven to Marseille | France | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Leuven to Beijing | China | 7,940 km (4,934 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Leuven to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,157 km (1,341 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Leuven to Tianjin | China | 8,049 km (5,001 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Leuven to Moscow | Russia | 2,230 km (1,385 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Leuven to Seoul | South Korea | 8,686 km (5,397 mi) | about 11 h 53 min |
| Leuven to Harbin | China | 7,914 km (4,917 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| Leuven to Shenyang | China | 8,127 km (5,050 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Leuven to New York City | United States | 5,910 km (3,672 mi) | about 8 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Leuven?
Brussels Airport (BRU) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, CRL, MST, EIN, ANR, LGG, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BRU from Leuven city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Leuven on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.