Seeing Brussels Airport from a planeup to 6 ★
Belgium's main airport at Zaventem, northeast of Brussels, struck by terrorist bombings in March 2016. Look for three runways, two parallel and one crossing, among suburbs and fields.
3 of our routes pass it. Belgium · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Amsterdam: sit on the left, 41 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Paris | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 15 min after takeoff |
| Geneva to Amsterdam | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 44 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Amsterdam | Left | 41 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Brussels Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Brussels Airport from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Brussels Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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