Updated: January 20, 2026
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Ostend Airport (OST)

Ostend -Bruges International Airport averages 4 flights per day to 7 destinations, with 0 domestic and 7 international routes. A total of 2 airlines operate at OST, led by TUI Airlines Belgium. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents, with Spain representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Ostend connects to Hurghada, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 40 mins.

IATA
OST
ICAO
EBOS
Elevation
13 ft (4 m) MSL
Local Time
Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00)
Destinations
7 (0 domestic · 7 international)
Flights per day
4 (0 domestic · 4 international)
Busiest Route
Cairo (1/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Hurghada 4 hrs 40 mins
Shortest Flight
Alicante 2 hrs 50 mins
Top Airline
TUI Airlines Belgium (5 routes)
Top Country
Spain (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,472 ft / 3,192 m

Weather in Ostend

7 Destinations from Ostend Airport (OST)

This week, 7 active routes depart from Ostend International Airport. The busiest route connects Ostend with Cairo and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Hurghada, and the shortest flight is to Alicante.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
1 Cairo OST → CAI
4 hrs 20 mins
 EgyptAir1
4/week Alicante OST → ALC
2 hrs 50 mins
 TUI Airlines Belgium1
4/week Málaga OST → AGP
2 hrs 55 mins
 TUI Airlines Belgium1
4/week Tenerife Island OST → TFS
4 hrs 15 mins
 TUI Airlines Belgium1
2/week Gran Canaria Island OST → LPA
4 hrs 10 mins
 TUI Airlines Belgium1
1/week Hurghada OST → HRG
4 hrs 40 mins
 TUI Airlines Belgium1
1/week Tripoli OST → MJI
3 hrs 5 mins
 EgyptAir1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Ostend International Airport is served by 2 airlines, with TUI Airlines Belgium in the lead at 71% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. A total of 2 airlines operate international routes, compared with 0 serving domestic routes. TUI Airlines Belgium is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Hurghada with a flight time of 4 hrs 40 mins.

  • TUI Airlines Belgium5 routes
  • EgyptAir2 routes

Ostend International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international, with Cairo, Egypt serving as the primary international destination.

  • Spain2/day
  • Egypt2/day
  • Libya1/week

Global Rankings of Ostend Airport (OST)

This snapshot shows how Ostend Airport (OST) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Ostend Airport (OST)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
08 10,472 ft · 3,192 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
26 10,472 ft · 3,192 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
14 2,057 ft · 627 m 148 ft · 45 m Closed
32 2,057 ft · 627 m 148 ft · 45 m Closed

12 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,472 ft / 3,192 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Ostend International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m