Brussels South Charleroi Airport (IATA: CRL) is a key aviation hub serving Brussels and the wider Belgium region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
Nightly rates in Charleroi for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisinau (RMO) | LC Peru | Direct | 26 Sep | €45 |
| Milan (MIL) | Ryanair | Direct | 24 Oct | €47 |
| Barcelona (BCN) | Ryanair | Direct | 17 Sep | €76 |
| Tangier (TNG) | Ryanair | Direct | 3 Oct | €76 |
| Warsaw (WAW) | Ryanair | Direct | 31 Aug | €80 |
| Alicante (ALC) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 15 Sep | €99 |
| Rome (ROM) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 18 Oct | €107 |
| Madrid (MAD) | Air Alsace | 1 stop | 20 Oct | €114 |
| Tirana (TIA) | LC Peru | Direct | 7 Sep | €119 |
| Kutaisi (KUT) | Wizz Air | 1 stop | 17 Oct | €125 |
| Athens (ATH) | LC Peru | 1 stop | 9 Oct | €129 |
| Malaga (AGP) | Ryanair | 1 stop | 5 Sep | €130 |
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has published nonstop service to 74 airports across 20 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from CRL.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | BUD | Hungary | 1,130 km |
| Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki | WMI | Poland | 1,140 km |
| San Bartolomé | ACE | Spain | 2,831 km |
| Málaga | AGP | Spain | 1,691 km |
| Alghero | AHO | Italy | 1,132 km |
| Alicante | ALC | Spain | 1,411 km |
| Falconara Marittima (AN) | AOI | Italy | 1,015 km |
| Barcelona | BCN | Spain | 1,035 km |
| Brindisi | BDS | Italy | 1,509 km |
| Orio al Serio (BG) | BGY | Italy | 660 km |
| Biarritz | BIQ | France | 899 km |
| Bologna | BLQ | Italy | 834 km |
| Bordeaux | BOD | France | 736 km |
| Bari | BRI | Italy | 1,404 km |
| Bratislava | BTS | Slovakia | 957 km |
| Cagliari | CAG | Italy | 1,297 km |
| Carcassonne | CCF | France | 822 km |
| Kerkyra (Corfu) | CFU | Greece | 1,706 km |
| Souda | CHQ | Greece | 2,292 km |
| Rome | CIA | Italy | 1,147 km |
| Dublin | DUB | Ireland | 804 km |
| Ingliston, Edinburgh | EDI | United Kingdom | 801 km |
| Bergerac | EGC | France | 692 km |
| Faro | FAO | Portugal | 1,792 km |
2 carriers publish nonstop service at CRL, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
General guidance rather than CRL-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
