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Quick facts about Brussels Airlines

Sobre Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines (IATA: SN, ICAO: BEL) is a BE airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier of Belgium and a member of the Star Alliance as part of the Lufthansa Group. Operating from Brussels Airport, the airline has built a notable strength in routes to Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the Congo Basin region, alongside a comprehensive European network and transatlantic services to North America.

Did you know? Brussels Airlines has one of the most extensive African route networks of any non-African airline, connecting Brussels to over 20 African destinations — a legacy of Belgium's historical colonial relationships with Central Africa.

Brussels Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Brussels Airlines passengers

Main Hubs
Brussels (BRU)
Founded
1923 — 103 years of service
Fleet Size
~45 aircraft
Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A333
Destinations
90+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy Light: no checked bag. Economy Flex: 23kg. Business: 32kg. Carry-on: 8kg. Miles & More programme as part of Lufthansa Group.
Check-in Tips
Brussels Airlines online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Brussels Airport has two departure piers — Pier A for Schengen, Pier B for non-Schengen flights.

How to Track Brussels Airlines Flights

Tracking a Brussels Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your SN flight number in the search box above — for example, SN100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.