37 same-day destinations

Extreme Day Trips from Brussels Airport

Out before 08:00, home after 21:00, and up to four hours each way. These are the real morning-out, evening-back routes from Brussels Airport, worked out from our live flight schedules to help plan your extreme day trip.

37
Destinations
15
Countries

Times shown are the earliest morning outbound and the latest evening return we can see in the schedules. Hours on the ground are approximate. Always double-check the exact times when you book, and leave room for delays on the way home.

Netherlands
AmsterdamAMS

Netherlands

0h 45m
each way
05:20
Out from Brussels
~14.4h
On the ground
21:15
Back at Brussels
Out KLM KL1700Back KL1707Daily

Schiphol is directly connected to Amsterdam Centraal by train (15 mins). Bikes everywhere!

Things to do in AmsterdamAmsterdam airport guide
Germany
FrankfurtFRA

Germany

0h 51m
each way
05:20
Out from Brussels
~14.6h
On the ground
21:35
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines (Atomium Brussels Livery) SN2607Back SN2618Daily
Things to do in FrankfurtFrankfurt airport guide
Switzerland
GenevaGVA

Switzerland

1h 8m
each way
05:20
Out from Brussels
~13.9h
On the ground
21:30
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN2711Back SN2724Daily
Things to do in GenevaGeneva airport guide
Germany
MunichMUC

Germany

1h 12m
each way
05:45
Out from Brussels
~14h
On the ground
22:10
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN2641Back SN2652Daily
Things to do in MunichMunich airport guide
Germany
BerlinBER

Germany

1h 15m
each way
05:20
Out from Brussels
~13.9h
On the ground
21:45
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN2579Back SN2588Runs Wed, Thu, Fri
Things to do in BerlinBerlin airport guide
Italy
MilanMXP

Italy

1h 17m
each way
05:20
Out from Brussels
~14.4h
On the ground
22:15
Back at Brussels
Out airBaltic SN3153Back SN3160Daily
Things to do in MilanMilan airport guide
Denmark
CopenhagenCPH

Denmark

1h 23m
each way
01:50
Out from Brussels
~19.6h
On the ground
00:10
Back at Brussels
Out Compass Air Cargo QY418Back QY419Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Things to do in CopenhagenCopenhagen airport guide
France
NiceNCE

France

1h 29m
each way
05:50
Out from Brussels
~14h
On the ground
22:50
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines (Tintin Gravity Livery) SN3617Back SN3624Runs Mon, Fri, Sat
Things to do in NiceNice airport guide
Austria
ViennaVIE

Austria

1h 35m
each way
05:50
Out from Brussels
~13.2h
On the ground
22:10
Back at Brussels
Out airBaltic SN2901Back SN2908Daily
Things to do in ViennaVienna airport guide
Spain
BarcelonaBCN

Spain

1h 47m
each way
07:45
Out from Brussels
~11.1h
On the ground
22:25
Back at Brussels
Out Ryanair FR2917Back SN3706Runs Mon, Thu

El Prat is 30 mins from La Rambla via Aerobus (€7.75). Book Sagrada Familia tickets in advance!

Things to do in BarcelonaBarcelona airport guide
Poland

Warsaw

WAW

Poland

1h 51m
each way
06:50
Out from Brussels
~11.1h
On the ground
21:35
Back at Brussels
Out LOT LO232Back LO231Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in Warsaw
Italy
RomeFCO

Italy

1h 53m
each way
06:15
Out from Brussels
~12.2h
On the ground
22:15
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3175Back SN3184Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Fiumicino Airport is 30 mins from Termini station via Leonardo Express (€14).

Things to do in RomeRome airport guide
Spain
PalmaPMI

Spain

2h
each way
04:50
Out from Brussels
~13.3h
On the ground
22:10
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3765Back SN3766Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Palma Airport is just 8km from city centre. Buses run every 15 mins (€5).

Things to do in PalmaPalma airport guide
Spain
MadridMAD

Spain

2h 3m
each way
06:05
Out from Brussels
~11.4h
On the ground
21:35
Back at Brussels
Out Iberia IB604Back IB603Daily
Things to do in MadridMadrid airport guide
Spain

Valencia

VLC

Spain

2h 4m
each way
05:30
Out from Brussels
~12.5h
On the ground
22:10
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3751Back SN3752Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun
Things to do in Valencia
Spain
IbizaIBZ

Spain

2h 6m
each way
05:00
Out from Brussels
~13.1h
On the ground
22:15
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3777Back HV9026Runs Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Things to do in IbizaIbiza airport guide
Spain
AlicanteALC

Spain

2h 13m
each way
04:50
Out from Brussels
~14.2h
On the ground
23:25
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3771Back SN3874Daily

Airport is just 15 mins from city via C6 Bus. Perfect for Costa Blanca beaches!

Things to do in AlicanteAlicante airport guide
Finland

Helsinki

HEL

Finland

2h 26m
each way
05:30
Out from Brussels
~11.2h
On the ground
21:35
Back at Brussels
Out Finnair AY1550Back AY1549Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Things to do in Helsinki
Kosovo

Lipjan

PRN

Kosovo

2h 30m
each way
05:25
Out from Brussels
~12.3h
On the ground
22:40
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB2941Back TB2942Runs Wed
Things to do in Lipjan
Spain

Girona

GRO

Spain

2h 30m
each way
07:25
Out from Brussels
~10.3h
On the ground
22:45
Back at Brussels
Out Ryanair FR5233Back TB1232Runs Tue
Things to do in Girona
Portugal
LisbonLIS

Portugal

2h 31m
each way
04:55
Out from Brussels
~13h
On the ground
22:55
Back at Brussels
Out TAP Air Portugal TP647Back TP646Daily

Airport is just 7km from centre. Metro is cheapest option (€2).

Things to do in LisbonLisbon airport guide
Italy
CataniaCTA

Italy

2h 31m
each way
05:05
Out from Brussels
~14h
On the ground
00:05
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB3561Back SN3132Runs Wed, Sat
Things to do in CataniaCatania airport guide
Spain

Seville

SVQ

Spain

2h 31m
each way
06:30
Out from Brussels
~11.1h
On the ground
22:40
Back at Brussels
Out Transavia HV9075Back HV9078Runs Fri
Things to do in Seville
Spain
MalagaAGP

Spain

2h 33m
each way
05:00
Out from Brussels
~12.7h
On the ground
22:45
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB1011Back HV9036Daily

Costa del Sol gateway! Airport is 8km from city with train and bus connections.

Things to do in MalagaMalaga airport guide
Greece
KerkyraCFU

Greece

2h 33m
each way
05:15
Out from Brussels
~11.6h
On the ground
21:55
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB2191Back TB2161Runs Tue, Sun
Things to do in KerkyraKerkyra airport guide
Portugal
FaroFAO

Portugal

2h 39m
each way
05:05
Out from Brussels
~12h
On the ground
22:20
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB1941Back HV9012Runs Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Gateway to the Algarve! Just 4km from town, but most visitors head straight to the coast.

Things to do in FaroFaro airport guide
Morocco

Tangier

TNG

Morocco

2h 43m
each way
05:30
Out from Brussels
~15.1h
On the ground
02:00
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3833Back TB2662Runs Sat
Things to do in Tangier
Greece
AthensATH

Greece

2h 58m
each way
04:50
Out from Brussels
~11.7h
On the ground
22:25
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3245Back SN3246Runs Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
Things to do in AthensAthens airport guide
Morocco

Casablanca

CMN

Morocco

3h 4m
each way
06:40
Out from Brussels
~10h
On the ground
22:45
Back at Brussels
Out Royal Air Maroc AT845Back TB2534Daily
Things to do in Casablanca
Turkey

Bodrum

BJV

Turkey

3h 18m
each way
04:45
Out from Brussels
~13h
On the ground
00:20
Back at Brussels
Out Corendon Airlines XC5017Back SN1066Runs Tue, Wed
Things to do in Bodrum
Greece

Kos

KGS

Greece

3h 18m
each way
05:00
Out from Brussels
~11.3h
On the ground
22:55
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB2301Back TB2302Daily
Things to do in Kos
Morocco

Marrakech

RAK

Morocco

3h 18m
each way
05:10
Out from Brussels
~11.9h
On the ground
23:40
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB2581Back TB2582Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in Marrakech
Greece
HeraklionHER

Greece

3h 19m
each way
04:55
Out from Brussels
~12.8h
On the ground
00:20
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3255Back TB2252Daily
Things to do in HeraklionHeraklion airport guide
Greece
RodesRHO

Greece

3h 24m
each way
05:00
Out from Brussels
~11.6h
On the ground
23:25
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3233Back TB2342Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Things to do in RodesRodes airport guide
Morocco

Agadir

AGA

Morocco

3h 31m
each way
05:05
Out from Brussels
~10.2h
On the ground
22:20
Back at Brussels
Out TUI TB2501Back HV9102Runs Wed, Fri
Things to do in Agadir
Turkey
AntalyaAYT

Turkey

3h 33m
each way
04:45
Out from Brussels
~12.7h
On the ground
00:35
Back at Brussels
Out Corendon Airlines XC5015Back FH8116Runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Things to do in AntalyaAntalya airport guide
Spain

Fuerteventura

FUE

Spain

3h 57m
each way
05:10
Out from Brussels
~11.5h
On the ground
00:35
Back at Brussels
Out Brussels Airlines SN3793Back TB1767Runs Sun
Things to do in Fuerteventura

How we work these out

We scan the real departure and arrival schedules at Brussels Airport, then match an early morning outbound (before 08:00) with a late evening return (landing back after 21:00, including red-eye arrivals). We only keep destinations within about four hours' flying each way, so every trip on this list is a genuine there-and-back-in-a-day adventure. The list refreshes as schedules change through the seasons.