Brussels Airport expands summer network to 180 destinations with new long-haul routes

Brussels Airport launches its summer schedule on 29 March, offering direct flights to 180 destinations via 70 airlines, reinforced by eight new routes and five new carriers. The expansion significantly strengthens both European and intercontinental connectivity.

Key additions include new long-haul services to São Paulo (LATAM Airlines), Halifax (Air Canada), Kilimanjaro (Brussels Airlines), and Chengdu (Air China), marking notable growth in South America, Africa, North America, and Asia. Short-haul European routes such as Gdansk and Asturias are also introduced, alongside recently launched services to Chongqing and Larnaca.

Five new airlines join the airport’s network, including Air China and LATAM Airlines as major entrants, complemented by Volotea, Air Senegal, and Smartwings. Existing carriers are also increasing capacity, with more frequent and expanded services to popular destinations. Notably, Delta Air Lines will upgrade its Atlanta route to daily service.

The airport’s intercontinental network grows to 41 destinations, spanning North America, South America, the Gulf region, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Overall, the summer schedule enhances Brussels Airport’s position as a key international hub with broader global reach and improved travel options.

The intercontinental destinations

With the addition of the new routes, the intercontinental network at Brussels Airport will include direct flights to 41 destinations. ?

• 8 destinations in North America: Atlanta, Chicago, Halifax, Montreal, Newark, New York, Washington and Toronto
• 1 destination in South America: São Paolo
• 4 destinations in the Gulf region: Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Jeddah
• 9 destinations in Asia: Tokyo, Bangkok, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Singapore
• 19 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa: Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Banjul, Bujumbura, Conakry, Cotonou, Dakar, Douala, Entebbe, Freetown, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Kinshasa, Lomé, Monrovia, Nairobi, Ouagadougou, Yaoundé