Flying from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, making Thessaloniki one hour ahead of Brussels.
To ensure you catch your CRL to SKG flight, 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 August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Thessaloniki — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates CRL to SKG flights, with 73.81% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. These are the top stopovers between CRL and SKG:
Athens International Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Budapest Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight is R 472. A return ticket right now is R 1,352. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CRL to SKG by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CRL to SKG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Of the departures from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CRL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Book a hotel near SKG if you're on a late Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and experience the lesser-explored corners of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Thessaloniki Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Thessaloniki in March.
Book your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you'd like to explore Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CRL to SKG in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. About 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.