Flying from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Vienna and Brussels share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from VIE to CRL start from 05:50 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Ryanair. Overall, there are three weekly Vienna Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your VIE to CRL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair has direct flights from Vienna Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers VIE to CRL flights, with 77.59% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from VIE arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Vienna Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Consider booking a hotel close to CRL if you're on a late Vienna Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Brussels's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vienna Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Brussels in March.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Vienna Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from VIE to CRL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Liege is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without visiting Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.