Brussels Airlines

Q: What are Brussels Airlines' airline codes?

Brussels Airlines' IATA code is SN , its ICAO code is BEL , and its callsign is BEE-LINE .

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Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier of Belgium, a Lufthansa Group airline and Star Alliance member based at Brussels Airport. This guide covers its hub, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Miles & More and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 93
Destinations: BRU
Hub: Star Alliance
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About Brussels Airlines

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Brussels Airlines before travel.

Official name: Brussels Airlines SA/NV
Callsign: BEE-LINE
Country: Belgium
Founded: 2006 (first flights under the Brussels Airlines name in March 2007)
Parent company: Lufthansa Group
Head office: b.house, Brussels Airport, Diegem, Belgium
Alliance: Star Alliance (member since 2009)
Frequent-flyer program: Miles & More
Official website: brusselsairlines.com

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.

Network

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.

Aircraft

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.

On board

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.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Brussels Airlines baggage allowances depend on the cabin, fare, route and Miles & More or Star Alliance status.

Carry-on

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.

Checked baggage

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.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Brussels Airlines baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps 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.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and any transit point.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
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 service Official sources

For current operational information, use Brussels Airlines' official services:

Brussels Airlines website

brusselsairlines.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Brussels Airlines app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

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 Airport Hub

BRU · Brussels

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.