Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Brussels is one hour behind Athens and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from ATH to CRL start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with Ryanair. In total, there are four weekly Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ATH to CRL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering ATH to CRL flights. An impressive 80.43% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ATH and CRL include:
Bologna International Airport
Corfu Airport
Verona International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Currently, 35 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 85 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to CRL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Consider booking a hotel close to CRL if you're taking a late Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Brussels and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Brussels. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Brussels in March.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport for August if you'd like to visit Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to CRL in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. No visit is complete without checking out Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.