Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bordeaux.
Each week, there are three Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 07:20 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:20 with Ryanair.
Leave enough time to make your BOD to CRL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best 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 whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BOD and CRL:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
R 543 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,122. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOD to CRL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BOD to CRL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bordeaux Airport, 77.44% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Bordeaux Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BOD? If you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Consider staying in a hotel near CRL if you're on a late Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab 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.
Reserving your ride from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Brussels in April.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BOD to CRL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 discovered once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another well-known destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without experiencing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
