Flying from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): What you need to know
Choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Brussels is one hour ahead of London. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is located in Brussels, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to CRL.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to CRL with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and CRL include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and CRL include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Cork Airport (ORK)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to CRL flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) with a stop or two out of Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and CRL:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Have a late flight from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CRL and shut your eyes sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Brussels's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
The centre of Brussels is around 48 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Currently, 37 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 76 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to CRL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). August is the busiest month to visit Brussels. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Book a London to CRL plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from London to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Brussels when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Brussels Christmas Market followed by Grand Place and Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres north-west of Brussels, a visit to Ostend will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
Verviers is another favourite destination in Belgium and is around 105 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without visiting La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.