Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Flights from MAD to CRL start from 09:20 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:35 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights.
Your MAD to CRL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Brussels (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Belgium!). Browse the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With 66.2% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to CRL flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAD and CRL:
Bordeaux Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
At the moment, R 386 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,156. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAD to CRL, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, data shows 78.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CRL instead:
Grab a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Brussels. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Brussels in April.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CRL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like 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 seeing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
