Boxed Neuhaus pralines at BRU are the backup plan when you miss the city boutiques.
The Neuhaus shop sits airside in Terminal T at Brussels Airport, after security and before most Schengen gates, and mainly sells boxed praline assortments for gifting. You’ll see the classic ballotin boxes, travel sleeves, and seasonal tins stacked near the front counter, with prices that often run a few euros higher per box than central Brussels boutiques. Think corporate “thank you” gifts and host presents, not casual snacking.
Opening hours track early‑morning departures through evening banks; expect it open from around 06:00 until roughly 21:00 on normal traffic days, matching the main duty‑free zone in T. Standard Neuhaus 250 g and 500 g assortment boxes sit in the €15–€30 range, with larger 1 kg formats climbing well above that. Staff pack boxes in travel‑safe bags so they survive overhead bins and tight connections.
Regulars who fly BRU often say they price‑check Neuhaus in city shops or online first, then only buy at the airport when they ran out of time downtown or a meeting ran late. Most stick to the “classic assortment” or “irresistibles” ranges, since those match what colleagues in Brussels expect and travel well. Skip anything loose by weight; pre‑boxed sets hold up better after 6–10 hours in transit.
Watch out for the mark‑up: reviews repeatedly mention paying several euros more per box here than at, say, the Galerie de la Reine boutique in central Brussels. If you have a long layover and already cleared your shopping list in town, walk past. One practical tip: check your carry‑on space before buying; two 500 g boxes plus duty‑free easily eat most of a small 40 x 20 x 25 cm personal item.