Travelling from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL): What you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport flight.
Brussels is one hour behind Bucharest. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is located in Brussels, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 20 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is the busiest route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 5:45am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from OTP to CRL is with Ryanair at 8:55pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to CRL, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) can be booked from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This leading airline operates departures from OTP.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta between OTP and CRL.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 68.66% of its services arriving on schedule.
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
About Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CRL:
Grab a Brussels South Charleroi Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport flight.
Getting from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
From Brussels South Charleroi Airport, central Brussels is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 55 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport is R 296. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 591. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Bucharest to CRL by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Visit Brussels in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Bucharest to CRL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brussels right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Grand Place, Brussels Christmas Market and Atomium are top sights which should feature on every Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 137 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
Verviers is another well-known destination in Belgium and is around 105 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without dropping by La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.
