Flights from Valencia to Belgium

Travel to Belgium from Valencia

Vueling’s direct flight from Valencia lands in Brussels after around 2 hours 15 minutes, and the capital makes a good gateway to the country, because the other cities are easy to reach from there: Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp are all less than an hour from Brussels by train.

Distances are short, with the 4 main cities no more than 100 km apart, so 3 or 4 days give you time to get a taste of each city without changing hotels or rushing.

What documents you need to travel to Belgium

Belgium and Spain are both part of the European Union and the Schengen Area, so for Spanish and other EU citizens a valid national ID card (the DNI, for Spaniards) or passport is enough, with no visa or other formalities.

On Schengen flights you need the physical Spanish ID card (DNI): the digital version is only valid on flights within Spain, so it will not be accepted for Brussels. Make sure it has not expired before you travel. If you are travelling with children, each of them needs their own valid document. If you hold another nationality, the travel documents page explains what applies to you.

What to know when you land in Belgium

From the airport into town. You land at Brussels-Zaventem, the country’s main airport. Trains leave from the terminal itself and reach central Brussels in under 20 minutes, and there are direct services to Ghent, Bruges and Antwerp from both the airport station and Central Station.

The train takes care of everything. Belgium’s rail network is dense, services are frequent and distances are short. That is what lets you stay in one place and see the rest on day trips, with no car and not much planning.

3 official languages. French and Dutch in Brussels, French in Wallonia, Dutch in Flanders, home to Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, and German in a small region in the east. Signs change from one region to the next, which can be confusing at stations. English works without any trouble.

Rain all year round. The climate is mild and changeable, with gentle summers that rarely go above 25°C and cold winters. It rains often in every season, so a light waterproof is essential even in July. Coming from Valencia, this is the biggest change.

Belgium uses the euro, and plugs are types C and E, at 230V.

What to do in Belgium

Brussels

In Brussels, the Grand Place is a World Heritage Site and one of the most striking architectural ensembles in Europe. The Atomium and the European Quarter are the other big sights, while Ixelles and Saint-Gilles show a more everyday side of the city, with the Horta House and the art nouveau of Victor Horta.

Bruges

Around an hour away by train. Its canals, cobbled streets and medieval Flemish architecture have survived almost intact, with the Belfry and the Basilica of the Holy Blood at its heart. It is at its most atmospheric in autumn and winter, when the fog changes the city completely, and that is also when there are fewer people.

Ghent

Half an hour from Brussels, Ghent is much less crowded than Bruges. The Graslei quay, the Castle of the Counts and the Ghent Altarpiece in St Bavo’s Cathedral are the main sights. A big student population and a craft beer scene give the city a rhythm of its own.

Antwerp

45 minutes by train. The diamond capital is also one of Europe’s big names in fashion, with the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Cathedral of Our Lady and its Rubens paintings, and old port buildings given a new life. Its Central Station is one of the most spectacular on the continent.

Luggage for your flight to Belgium

From Valencia, your luggage allowance comes with the fare you book. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For Belgium, bear in mind that the weather changes quickly: layers and a compact waterproof are more practical than a big suitcase. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.