Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines (SN) guide with airline codes, Brussels hub, Africa network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Miles & More and airport transportation.
- Aircraft
- 48
- Destinations
- 93
- Hub
- BRU
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
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About Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier of Belgium. It was formed in November 2006 from the merger of SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express, began flying under the Brussels Airlines name in March 2007, and has its head office at Brussels Airport. It has been wholly owned by the Lufthansa Group since 2017 and a member of Star Alliance since 2009.
Its hub is Brussels Airport (BRU), from which it serves about 93 destinations. The network links Belgium with cities and leisure destinations across Europe, including Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands, Italy, Greece and Croatia, and with 18 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is the Lufthansa Group airline for the region. It also flies long-haul to New York JFK.
The fleet of about 48 aircraft combines 11 Airbus A330-300 widebodies with Airbus A319, A320 and A320neo aircraft.
Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Brussels Airlines before travel.
Where Brussels Airlines flies
Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an SN flight number are operated by Lufthansa Group airlines, United or other partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.
Europe
Flights to major European cities such as Lisbon, Madrid, Geneva, Hamburg, Milan Linate and Toulouse, many of them connecting with the Africa network in Brussels.
Leisure routes
Flights to Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands, including Faro, Porto, Tenerife South and Lanzarote, plus many seasonal routes to Italy, Greece and Croatia. In winter 2026–27 it adds flights to Kittilä in Finnish Lapland.
Africa
Long-haul flights to 18 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa, including Abidjan, Accra, Dakar, Douala, Kinshasa, Entebbe, Kigali, Nairobi and Kilimanjaro.
North America
Long-haul flights between Brussels and New York JFK. Other North American cities are served through partner airlines.
Brussels Airlines fleet
The figure of about 48 aircraft counts the airline's own fleet in mid-2026: 11 long-haul and 37 short- and medium-haul aircraft, with more A320neos on order. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.
Airbus A330-300
Flies all long-haul routes to Africa and North America, with Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
Airbus A320neo and A320
Fly routes within Europe and to North Africa and the Middle East.
Airbus A319
Flies shorter European routes and routes with lower demand.
Brussels Airlines cabin classes
Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.
Business Class
On long-haul A330 flights, a separate cabin with seats that convert to a fully flat bed. On European flights, seats at the front of the aircraft with the middle seat kept free.
Premium Economy
A separate cabin of 21 seats on long-haul flights, with more legroom and recline than Economy.
Economy Class
The standard cabin, sold in fare types from Economy Basic to Flex with different baggage, change and seat-selection conditions.
Practical information
BaggageCabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage
Brussels Airlines baggage allowances depend on the cabin, fare, route and Miles & More or Star Alliance status.
Every passenger may bring one personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Economy and Premium Economy fares add one carry-on bag up to 8 kg and 55 x 40 x 23 cm, and Business Class two. Economy Basic on European flights includes the personal item only.
Economy fares with checked baggage include one bag up to 23 kg; Economy Basic and Light fares on European flights include no checked bag. Business Class includes bags up to 32 kg each, one or two depending on fare. Each bag may measure up to 158 cm in total.
Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Brussels Airlines baggage page before you fly.
Check-in and boardingSteps before departure
Online check-in on brusselsairlines.com or the Brussels Airlines app opens 24 hours before departure. At Brussels Airport, the airline recommends arriving 2 hours before short-haul flights and 3 hours before long-haul flights. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking.
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and any transit point.
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on non-Schengen flights, passport control.
Lounges
At Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines operates THE LOFT lounge on Pier A, which is being renovated and is scheduled to reopen in November 2026; a temporary lounge near gate A27 and the Sunrise Lounge on Pier A are used in the meantime. Access depends on cabin, Miles & More or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.
Loyalty program
Miles & More is the loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group, including Brussels Airlines. Members earn miles on Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance flights and with program partners, and redeem them for award flights and upgrades. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.
Flight status and customer serviceOfficial sources
For current operational information, use Brussels Airlines' official services:
brusselsairlines.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status
Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications
Brussels Airlines airports
Brussels Airlines operates a single hub at Brussels Airport in Zaventem. Its flights to and from other airports on its network almost all start or end in Brussels, so check the connection airport on your ticket before you book a transfer. It does not fly from Brussels South Charleroi (CRL).
Brussels Airlines' hub and the base for all of its European and long-haul flights. The airport has one terminal building, with check-in in the departure hall and gates on Pier A, mainly for Schengen flights, and Pier B for non-Schengen flights. Check the gate shown on your boarding pass.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsAirport transportation for Brussels Airlines passengers
Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
Airport Transportation is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines FAQs
What are Brussels Airlines' airline codes?
Brussels Airlines' IATA code is SN, its ICAO code is BEL, and its callsign is BEE-LINE.
What is Brussels Airlines' main hub?
Brussels Airport (BRU) in Zaventem, near Brussels. It is Brussels Airlines' only hub.
Which terminal does Brussels Airlines use in Brussels?
Brussels Airport has a single terminal. Brussels Airlines checks in at the departure hall, and flights leave from Pier A or Pier B depending on the destination. Confirm the gate on your boarding pass before travel.
Is Brussels Airlines part of Star Alliance?
Yes. Brussels Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since 2009. It is wholly owned by the Lufthansa Group.
What is Brussels Airlines' frequent-flyer program?
Miles & More, the loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group.
Does Brussels Airlines fly to the United States?
Yes. Brussels Airlines flies between Brussels and New York JFK. Flights to other US cities sold with an SN number are operated by partner airlines such as United.
Does Brussels Airlines fly to Tenerife?
Yes. Brussels Airlines flies between Brussels and Tenerife South (TFS), and also serves Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.
Does Brussels Airlines fly to Nairobi?
Yes. Brussels Airlines flies between Brussels and Nairobi (NBO), one of its 18 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Does Brussels Airlines fly to Mexico?
No. Brussels Airlines does not fly to Mexico. Travelers from Brussels to Cancún or Mexico City connect through another airport on other airlines.
When does Brussels Airlines online check-in open?
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure for all Brussels Airlines flights.
How big can a Brussels Airlines carry-on bag be?
A carry-on bag can measure up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and weigh up to 8 kg, plus a personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Economy Basic fares on European flights include the personal item only.
Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Brussels Airlines?
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Brussels Airlines.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.