How much time should I account for security in Brussels airport?
I flew from Brussels aiport, a couple of months ago, after the explosions. Back then security had more layers and part of it was setup outside. I went 3 hours in advance (relating to flight time) to be sure I would get the airplane. Everything was relatively fluid, but with huge queues and different routing schemes for passengers things take more time.
How is it currently? Do I still need to account for the same amount of time? Are there better/worse periods along the day?
Best Answer
There are newspaper articles stating that the security measures have again relaxed, e.g. this one. Therefore, the queues should not be that big as they used to be. Actually, according to their own FAQ, the waiting time should never be more than 10 minutes. However, this sounds a little bit optimistic.
The best thing however is to get the real data. The Brussel Airport app provides security waiting times in real time. You could check these waiting times periodically the days before your flight to get a feeling.
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How long does it take to get through security at Brussels Airport?
We advise not to come at the airport earlier than usual, but two hours in advance for a flight within the Schengen zone and three hours in advance for a flight outside the Schengen zone. You can click on your flight to go to the Travel Planner and to check at what time the check-in opens for your flight.How long does it take to get through customs in Brussels?
(High-speed: aboy 2,5 hours. Normal trains: 3,5 to 4 hours.) To get an idea of possible schedules (and some prices), look at http://www.bahn.de or http://www.b-europe.com .How long does it take to get through airport security after landing?
It usually takes somewhere between 23-38 minutes from landing to exiting the airport. Of course, this depends on the airport, how big your flight is, how long it takes to clear immigration, and how many bags you need to claim from the luggage carousel.How early can I go through security?
If you have checked luggage, the earliest airports will let you in is usually 2-5 hours before departure. That's because you can go through security only once you've checked in your baggage, and the check-in desks open only a few hours before departure.Self-service baggage drop-off at Brussels Airport
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Answer 2
I went very recently through Brussels Airport. It was a Saturday afternoon and therefore I am not sure how that influences the experience since there might be less people flying.
There is a new security check before entering the airport. It was quite easy and there was no queue at all.
Inside the airport the process is similar to what it was. At least from a user perspective. The queue was minimal and the staff helpful trying to make the process smooth.
Answer 3
I flew recently from Brussels airport and security is regularized with no significant delays.
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