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🇧🇪 Bruxelles, Belgio
Brussels is Belgium's capital and de facto EU capital, home to the European Commission and NATO. Milan flight around 2h 45min (7 times/week). UNESCO Grand Place, Atomium, Manneken Pis and legendary gastronomy (chocolate, waffles, beer, moules-frites) make it much more than a bureaucratic capital.
📅 Best time to visit
April–June and September–October: mild (14–22°C). July–August warmest (20–26°C) with many festivals. December magical for Christmas markets.
🌤 Climate
Brussels has an oceanic climate with frequent rain year-round. Mild summers (18–24°C) and cool winters (2–8°C).
🏨 Where to stay
The Pentagon (historic centre with Grand Place) is most sought-after but expensive. Ixelles and Saint-Gilles are the most vibrant. The European Quarter is modern and well-connected.
🏨 Find hotels in Bruxelles💡 Practical tips
- Direct train from Zaventem airport to centre in 17 min (€12).
- Brussels Card (24/48/72h) includes museums and public transport.
- Belgium's 1,500 beer types are national heritage.
- Bruges is 1h by train (€16 return): the best day trip from Belgium.
✈️ Direct flight Milan → Bruxelles
Flight duration: approx. 1h 45min. Airlines: Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet. Departure from Terminal 1.
🛫 Also from Linate (LIN)
Linate (7 km from centre, M4 metro) also offers direct flights to Bruxelles: ~1h 45min, airlines: easyJet, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways.
🚗 Car rental
Rent a car at Milan Malpensa airport (NAP) or directly in Bruxelles to explore the area at your own pace.