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Is Africa your next dream destination? With Brussels Airlines, you have access to 18 sub-Saharan African destinations, and our extensive knowledge of the 'Mother Continent' guarantees an extraordinary adventure. Be well-prepared for your flight with crucial flight details, airport arrival times, check-in details of your international flight, and kg of excess baggage allowances.

Considering a journey from Africa to Europe? Count on us for comprehensive baggage limit guidance and support throughout your trip, making it a smooth and stress-free experience. Once you're acquainted with Brussels Airlines' baggage allowance and check-in times, you can confidently book your flight with us.

Advantages when flying from Africa

Exclusive check-in service in African airports

  • If flying from Kigali, Kinshasa or Monrovia, drop off your baggage in the city office on the day of your flight. 
    • To avoid queues at the airport, check-in your baggage free of charge at our city office.
  • Our staff will do the check-in for you so that you don’t have to worry about your baggage at the airport .
  • Always verify the exact opening hours of our city check-in.
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Possibility to book online and pay offline

Brussels Airlines flights with a departure point in Africa can be booked online, and paid for offline within 72 hours at one of our African ticketing offices. This payment method is only applicable for bookings without additional services, such as extra baggage, travel insurance, etc.

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Our local offices

Your are welcome to visit us in one of our local offices.  

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Advantages when flying from Europe

Early check-in in Paris for flights to Africa

  • If travelling to Africa from Paris Charles De Gaulle, drop off your baggage at the airport the evening before your flight
  • Get an additional 9kg of checked baggage for free! 
  • Go to the Brussels Airlines desk in Terminal 1 area 5, between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
  • Our colleagues will take care of all the arrangements and will send send your baggage to Brussels Airport that same night

Easy accessibility of Brussels airport

  • Location: Just one and a half hours away from Lille, reaching Brussels Airport is quick and convenient.
  • Convenient Drop-off Point: Located next to the airport terminal, making your journey smoother.
  • User-Friendly Airport: Brussels Airport is designed to be easy to navigate, providing a stress-free travel experience.
  • Short Security Wait Times: Enjoy the benefit of minimal waiting time at the security check, allowing you to proceed to your flight promptly.

Wondering how to get to Brussels Airport? We offer various transportation options

If you prefer traveling by train, Brussels Airport has a train station below the airport with direct access to the departure terminal.

  • SNCF/SNCB: The French and Belgian railways offer IC trains between Lille-Flandres station and Brussels Airport. Find tickets on the national railway's website.

  • Eurostar/Thalys: For a high-speed train option, Eurostar and Thalys offer multiple routes to Brussels South Station. Remember to purchase a ticket from Brussels South Station to Brussels Airport.
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Can't find a suitable bus or train? Park your car with QuickParking and enjoy a seamless 15-minute shuttle bus transfer to the airport.

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