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CRL Brussels South Charleroi Airport

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Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) serves Charleroi, about 5 km north of Charleroi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACRL
ICAOEBCI
ServesCharleroi
From centre5 km
Non-stop83
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Elevation187 m

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The airport in numbers

Brussels South Charleroi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Brussels South Charleroi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8.3M passengers in 2022.

Opened
1991
35 years ago
Passengers / year
8.3M
as of 2022
Elevation
187 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Charleroi

The airport is about 5 km north of Charleroi, about 16 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels. Estimated fare to the centre: €13–€21.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~16 min€13–€21
Private transfer~16 minfixed upfront
Car rental~16 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CRL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Namur29 km41 min€58–€92
Brussels44 km62 min€86–€136
Leuven50 km70 min€97–€154
Liège81 km85 min€155–€246
Ghent84 km88 min€160–€255
Antwerp85 km89 min€162–€258
Bruges120 km126 min€228–€362
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€13–€21 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Charleroi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Non-stop flights to about 83 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Wizz Air · Pegasus Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Charleroi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to the centre of Charleroi?
Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels. The airport is about 5 km north of Charleroi, about 16 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Charleroi?
Roughly €13–€21 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Brussels South Charleroi Airport?
Metered taxi + a surcharge. Uber is legal in Brussels.
What's the cheapest way from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Charleroi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels.
Can I get from Brussels South Charleroi Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Brussels (BRU): a train under the terminal to the centre and nationwide. Charleroi (CRL): a shuttle bus to Brussels. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Brussels South Charleroi Airport?
About 83 destinations, including Budapest, Almeria, Ancona, Oujda. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Brussels South Charleroi Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Brussels South Charleroi Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Brussels South Charleroi Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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