Flying from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Brussels and Bologna follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 14 Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, opt for the 07:30 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:50 with Ryanair.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CRL to BLQ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Bologna — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering CRL to BLQ flights, with 68.83% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CRL and BLQ:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Trapani-Birgi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is 20 €. A return plane ticket is currently 38 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CRL to BLQ by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Of the flights that depart from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, 71.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Brussels to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CRL? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to central Bologna has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Bologna based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to explore Bologna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CRL to BLQ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No trip is complete without dropping by Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.