How to find cheap flights to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
AED 993 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Brussels South Charleroi Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CRL, the lowest fare is AED 536.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Brussels, where Brussels South Charleroi Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to discover a good deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Brussels. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, along with different fares.
If there's no rush to get to Brussels, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Brussels South Charleroi Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Brussels
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Brussels is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to CRL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to CRL. Visit then if you're eager to explore Brussels in full swing.
Travel in November if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Brussels are generally cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. August brings the warmest days in Brussels, with averages of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -2ºC (28ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? April is the driest month in Brussels, averaging six days of rain.
The wettest time of year is January. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around ten days of rainfall.
Flying to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, these major airlines make traveling to Brussels a breeze:
Think about booking your CRL plane ticket with Air Corsica. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights into this airport arriving on time.
On arrival at CRL, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to CRL? These hotels close to Brussels South Charleroi Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is located in Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium.
Getting to central Brussels from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is about 56 kilometers from CRL.
After touching down from your flight to CRL, expect a drive to the center of around 55 minutes.
Expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Here are a few favorites that travelers keep coming back to in Brussels:
Brussels highlights
These top attractions should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Brussels:
Grand Place: Located in Central Quarter around 3 kilometers southwest of the city center, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing.
Mont des Arts Garden: Find your way to this park when you feel like slowing the pace in Brussels. It's roughly 3 kilometers south of the center in Pentagon.
Royal Palace of Brussels: Need one more reason to visit Brussels? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is around 3 kilometers south of the city center in Royal Quarter.
How to get to Charleroi from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Charleroi is about 5 kilometers from CRL. Journey times by cab or ride-share will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.
Traveling from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Liege
Liege is located around 80 kilometers from Brussels South Charleroi Airport. If that's where you're going, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Traveling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Belgium
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Belgium, starting with Charleroi. Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier are must-sees in this city, which is about 5 kilometers south of Brussels.
Another city in Belgium that belongs on your itinerary is Liege. From Brussels, it's roughly 80 kilometers east and offers highlights like Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral) and Parc De La Citadelle. Work in a visit to Parc de la Chartreuse too. Liege Airport (LGG) handles most flights into the city.
Roughly 29 kilometers east of Brussels, Namur is worth working into your travels. Good reasons to visit include Citadelle de Namur, Citadel of Namur and Belfry of Namur.
