Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels one hour behind Helsinki.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HEL to CRL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Brussels — and maybe even more of Belgium if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers HEL to CRL flights. A reliable 85.71% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa 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 HEL and CRL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Krakow Airport
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
At the moment, R 562 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,066. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to CRL by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HEL to CRL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL reach their destination without delay.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Book a hotel near CRL if you're catching a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and venture far and wide through Brussels and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
From Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, Brussels is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Brussels in March.
When booking your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to CRL in January if you want to travel 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 best attractions include Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Liege is another standout destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without experiencing Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.
