Cheap Flights to Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Looking for budget-friendly flights to Belgium? Discover cheap flights to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), the country’s second-largest airport and a major Ryanair operating base.

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About Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Brussels South Charleroi Airport is located in Charleroi, Wallonia, about 55 km south of Brussels. Owned by the Government of Wallonia and operated by Société Wallonne des Aéroports, the airport handled over 10.5 million passengers in 2024, an 11.7% increase from the prior year, and serves as an operating base for Ryanair and a focus city for Wizz Air.

Airport code

CRL (ICAO: EBCI)

Location

Charleroi, Wallonia, Belgium

Distance from Brussels

Approximately 55 km

Airlines serving CRL

Ryanair (base), Wizz Air (focus city), Pegasus, Volotea

Popular Routes to and from Brussels Charleroi

Ryanair’s extensive network anchors Brussels Charleroi’s routes, reaching destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Route Type

Popular Connections

European

Tirana, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Dublin
International
Marrakech, Amman (seasonal), Istanbul

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights to Brussels Charleroi

Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value on routes into Brussels Charleroi. Summer is the busiest season for European leisure travel, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.

What to See Near Brussels Charleroi

Brussels South Charleroi Airport offers convenient access to both Brussels and the city of Charleroi in French-speaking Wallonia. Charleroi itself is known for its industrial heritage and growing street art scene, while the airport’s location also makes it a practical low-cost gateway to the wider Brussels metropolitan area.

Things to Know When Flying Into Brussels Charleroi

Ryanair operates the vast majority of scheduled flights at Charleroi, connecting to 114 airports.
Brussels South Charleroi is a distinct airport from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Zaventem, located much closer to the city and used mainly by full-service carriers.
There are currently no domestic flights within Belgium from Charleroi.
A shuttle bus connects the airport directly to Brussels South railway station.

FAQs — Flights to Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Brussels South Charleroi Airport is an operating base for Ryanair and a focus city for Wizz Air, with Ryanair operating about 478 weekly departures, roughly 10 times as many as the second-largest carrier.

No, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is a separate, low-cost carrier-focused airport located about 55 km south of Brussels, distinct from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Zaventem, which handles most full-service airlines.

Tirana, Albania is the busiest route from Brussels Charleroi, accounting for about 4% of all weekly departures.

No, there are currently no domestic flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport; all scheduled service is international.

Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with earlier booking recommended for the peak summer travel season.

The airport serves both Brussels and the city of Charleroi in Wallonia, offering a low-cost alternative for travelers exploring Belgium's French-speaking region.

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