Travelling from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Brussels.
Each week, there are 21 Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, go for the 06:25 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:30 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your CRL to OTP flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Wizz Air Malta is your ticket to exploring Bucharest (and perhaps some other great parts of Romania!). Check out the direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
Ryanair ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CRL to OTP flights, with 85.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CRL and OTP:
Milan Bergamo Airport
Sofia Airport
Cluj-Napoca Airport
Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Of the flights that depart from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CRL:
Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
If you're coming in on a late Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bucharest Otopeni Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and explore beyond Bucharest's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bucharest Otopeni Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bucharest in March.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CRL to OTP around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bucharest. Around 322 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. No journey is complete without experiencing St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.