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Brussels Airlines meals depend on where you’re flying and which cabin you’re in. On long-haul flights, meals are complimentary in every cabin. On European flights, Business Class gets a complimentary meal and drink, while Economy passengers buy a snack, drink or light meal from the Brussels Bistro menu. Brussels is also changing its food in 2026, with an upgraded Premium Economy, fresh Bon sandwiches on the Bistro menu and African-inspired meals on flights from Africa. This guide covers each, plus special meals.
What To Expect
| Flight | Cabin | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-haul | Economy | A choice of two hot mains with a dessert, drinks throughout, and a second meal or breakfast on flights over 7 hours. An extra food component is being added to the main tray during 2026 | Included |
| Long-haul | Premium Economy | Being rolled out from mid-March 2026: a choice of three hot mains with an enhanced starter, dessert and cheese, a personal bottle of water, new chinaware, steel cutlery and a paper menu card | Included |
| Long-haul | Business Class | A choice of 2 starters and 3 mains, cheese or dessert, 5 wines and 8 Belgian beers, with menus by star chef Glenn Verhasselt on flights from Brussels | Included |
| European (short-haul) | Business Class | A complimentary meal and drink, from a cold breakfast or tapas tray on short flights to a hot meal on longer ones, plus a fresh towel and bottled water before take-off | Included |
| European (short-haul) | Economy | Snacks, sandwiches and drinks from the Brussels Bistro menu, including fresh Bon sandwiches | Paid |
Long Haul
Long-haul meals are included in the ticket price in every cabin. In Economy you get a choice of two hot main courses with a dessert, complimentary hot and cold drinks throughout the flight, and a second meal or breakfast before landing on flights over 7 hours. Premium Economy was upgraded in mid-March 2026, with a choice of three hot mains, an enhanced starter, new chinaware, steel cutlery, a premium napkin and paper menu cards. It also includes a personal bottle of mineral water and, on flights over 7 hours, an aperitif service after takeoff. Dessert and cheese complete the meal. The upgrades are being completed through 2026, so what you get can vary until then.
In Business Class you get a welcome drink, a personal bottle of mineral water and an aperitif with an appetiser, then a choice of 2 starters and 3 mains served with a salad, followed by cheese or dessert. Coffee, tea and liqueurs come with Belgian chocolates by Neuhaus. The wine list has 5 cellar-bottled wines and the beer list has 8 Belgian beers, and flights over 7 hours include a second meal or breakfast before landing. On flights from Brussels, the menus come from Glenn Verhasselt, chef of the two-Michelin-star restaurant Sir Kwinten, who became Brussels Airlines’ Star Chef in January 2026.
European Flights (Short Haul)
Economy passengers on European flights can buy snacks, hot meals and drinks from the Brussels Bistro menu, and Business Class passengers can buy from it too. This is the Fall and Winter 2026 to 2027 menu, so prices change with each new edition. Hot meals are only available on flights over 2 hours 30 minutes and take 15 to 20 minutes to heat, and fresh food isn’t available on short flights to some destinations. Items can run out, so your first choice might not be available, and the menu shows card payment logos, so bring a card. Since 1 June 2026, the food has included fresh handmade sandwiches from Belgian brand Bon, with four options at any one time and a menu that rotates several times a year.
| Item | What it is | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tandoori Bun (new) | Organic soft bun with grilled chicken fillet in tandoori spice | 8.00 |
| Tuna with Green Apple Bun (new) | Organic wholegrain bun with a tuna salad of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise and shallots, with apple slices and cucumber | 8.00 |
| Brie and Mango Chutney Bun (new, vegetarian) | Organic wholegrain bun with mango chutney, creamy Brie and pumpkin slices | 8.00 |
| Duo Sandwich | Two soft brioche buns, one with ham and one with Gouda cheese | 8.00 |
| Croque Monsieur | Ham and Beemster cheese on toasted bread, with ketchup or mayonnaise | 7.50 |
| Pizza Margherita (vegetarian, halal) | Pizza with tomato and mozzarella | 7.50 |
| Cheeseburger (new) | Beef burger, cheese and tomato sauce in a sesame bun | 7.50 |
| Fries (vegetarian, gluten-free) | Belgian fries with ketchup or mayonnaise | 6.50 |
| Cheeseburger Combo Deal | Cheeseburger, fries and any soft or hot drink | 16.00 (17.80 bought separately) |
| Extra sauce | 0.50 |
Snacks cost €3 to €4, with sweets such as Haribo, M&M’s, Twix and a Lotus waffle at €3.30 to €3.50, and savoury items such as Pringles, nachos and cashews at €3 to €4. Soft drinks and bottled water are €3.80 to €4.10, hot drinks €3.80 to €4, beer €6 to €7, wine €8 to €8.50 and spirits €7.50 to €8, and a Spanish tapas platter is €7.50.
Menu deals save €1, such as a bun or sandwich with a soft or hot drink, a beer with a snack, a spirit with a soft drink, wine or Aperol with Spanish tapas, or a hot drink with a muffin, cookies or a Lotus waffle. The cheeseburger, fries and drink combo is €16 instead of €17.80, and all fresh products are 50% off on flights departing after 20:00 local time, when the crew announces it. That discount can’t be combined with deals that include a bun, sandwich or hot snack.
Business Class
Business Class passengers on European flights get a complimentary meal that depends on the flight length and departure time, and they can buy extra snacks from the Bistro menu. The Business Class drinks list includes soft drinks, Rombouts coffee, teas and soups, Belgian beers (Jupiler, Stella Artois, Stella Artois 0.0 and Leffe Blond), spirits and cocktails (Bacardi, Isle of Skye whisky, Bombay Sapphire and Filliers gin, Absolut vodka and Aperol Spritz), and wine and sparkling (Crémant de Bourgogne, Cava, Prosecco, red, rosé and white).
| Flight length | Before 10:00 | After 10:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour 20 minutes | Cold breakfast: a fresh bun, waffle or pastry with fresh fruit | Cold tapas tray: a selection of savoury bites with a dessert |
| Up to 2 hours 30 minutes | Continental breakfast: fresh fruit salad and yogurt, with items such as cold cuts, cheese, pastry, a warm bread roll and confiture | Fresh salad with warm bread and a signature sweet item |
| Up to 3 hours 30 minutes | Continental breakfast, as above | Hot meal with cheese from Affineur Van Tricht, a dessert, a warm bread roll and a signature sweet item |
| Above 3 hours 30 minutes | Continental breakfast, as above, plus a second snack service (sweet or savoury) | Hot meal, as above, plus a second snack service (sweet or savoury) |
Special Meals
Special meals are free on all long-haul flights and in Business Class on European flights, and you can request one online when you book or up to 48 hours before departure at the latest. The list covers medical, religious, vegetarian and children’s needs. For what each meal contains, see our Brussels Airlines special meals guide.
| Code | Meal | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| DBML | Diabetic meal | Sugar-free |
| LCML | Low-calorie meal | Made with low-calorie products, with no pasta, baked goods or cream |
| LFML | Low-fat meal | Light meal with low-fat, low-cholesterol products |
| GFML | Gluten-free meal | No wheat, rye, barley or oats, and no starchy foods |
| NLML | Lactose-free meal | No dairy products |
| LSML | Low-sodium meal | Salt-free, low in fat, with no alcohol |
| MOML | Muslim meal | No pork or game, and all meat and poultry are halal-certified |
| KSML | Kosher meal | Prepared, packed and sealed under a rabbi’s supervision |
| HNML | Hindu meal | May contain fish, shellfish, poultry, meat or eggs, but is usually vegetarian. For a fully vegetarian Hindu meal, choose the Asian vegetarian meal |
| VJML | Jain meal | No meat, egg products, onions, garlic, ginger, mushrooms or root vegetables |
| VGML | Vegan meal | No meat or fish products, no alcohol, no dairy products or eggs |
| VLML | Vegetarian lacto-ovo meal | No meat or fish, and may contain dairy and egg products |
| VOML | Vegetarian Oriental meal | Chinese-style vegetarian meal |
| AVML | Vegetarian Asian meal | Asian-style vegetarian meal |
| BBML | Baby meal | For babies up to 24 months. Fruit-based on most short-haul flights, with pureed vegetables on long-haul |
| CHML | Child meal | For children aged 2 to 11, without hot spices, such as pasta Bolognese or meatballs with mashed potatoes |
FAQs
Does Brussels Airlines serve free meals in Economy?
On long-haul flights, yes. On European flights you buy a snack, drink or light meal from the Brussels Bistro menu.
What can I buy in Economy on a European flight?
Snacks, drinks and hot meals from the Brussels Bistro menu, such as Bon buns and sandwiches at €8, a cheeseburger, croque monsieur or pizza at €7.50, and snacks from €3. Hot meals are only available on flights over 2 hours 30 minutes.
Which special meals can I order?
Diabetic, low-calorie, low-fat, gluten-free, lactose-free and low-sodium meals. Muslim (halal), kosher, Hindu and Jain meals. A vegan meal and three vegetarian options: lacto-ovo, Oriental and Asian. Baby and child meals are also available.
Do Premium Economy and Business Class get free meals on long-haul flights?
Yes. Long-haul meals are complimentary in every cabin.
Are special meals free?
Yes, on all long-haul flights and in Business Class on European flights.
Does Brussels Airlines have halal, kosher or vegetarian meals?
Yes. There are Muslim (halal), kosher, Hindu and Jain meals, a vegan meal, and three vegetarian options.
How much does food cost on Brussels Airlines European flights?
On the Fall and Winter 2026 to 2027 menu, Bon buns and sandwiches cost €8, hot meals €6.50 to €7.50, snacks €3 to €4, soft drinks €3.80, beer €6 to €7 and wine €8. Menu deals save €1, and a cheeseburger, fries and drink combo costs €16.
What do Business Class passengers get on European flights?
A complimentary meal and drink that depends on flight length and departure time: a cold breakfast or cold tapas tray on flights up to 1 hour 20 minutes, a continental breakfast or fresh salad up to 2 hours 30 minutes, and a continental breakfast or hot meal on longer flights, with a second snack service above 3 hours 30 minutes.
Can I order a child or baby meal on Brussels Airlines?
Yes, free of charge on all long-haul flights and in Business Class on European flights. Request it when you book, or at least 48 hours before departure. In Economy on European flights, you can buy food for your child onboard.
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