Flying from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport.
Brussels and Madrid are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from CRL to MAD start from 07:40 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:50 with Ryanair. In total, there are eight weekly Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
Your CRL to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers CRL to MAD flights is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 75.0% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the top stopovers between CRL and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
20 € is the best price for a one-way Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Return flights start from 44 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CRL to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CRL to MAD is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
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Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
78% of flights that leave from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport from central Brussels, it takes around 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CRL:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Madrid Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
When reserving your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CRL to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Madrid, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Salamanca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without seeing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
