Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Brussels is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your LGW to CRL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and CRL include:
Cork Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
70 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Return flights start from 138 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to CRL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to CRL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Consider staying in a hotel near CRL if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to the centre of Brussels has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Brussels in April.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to CRL in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has its own special appeal, 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 your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Belgium, head for Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are among its highlights.