Travelling from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Carcassonne's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
Take your pick of five weekly Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport flights. The 10:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 17:45.
To ensure you catch your CRL to CCF flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Carcassonne (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 69.57% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating CRL to CCF flights.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport. Manchester Airport is a popular stopover on the CRL to CCF route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
Currently, R 398 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 833. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CRL to CCF.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CRL to CCF by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport.
Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Of all flights leaving Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, 71.71% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Brussels S. Charleroi Airport from central Brussels, it takes around 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CRL? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CCF if you're catching a late Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Carcassonne Airport rental car and discover Carcassonne and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Carcassonne Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Carcassonne Airport (CCF) to central Carcassonne
From Carcassonne Airport, Carcassonne is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Carcassonne in April.
Before locking in your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Carcassonne Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Carcassonne, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CRL to CCF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Carcassonne is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres east of Carcassonne, a visit to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in France, head for Lyon, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Carcassonne. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key reasons to visit.