Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels one hour ahead of Manchester.
Flights from MAN to CRL start from 06:05 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 20:30 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 19 weekly Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights.
Your MAN to CRL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Brussels (and maybe even some other great corners of Belgium!). Browse the direct flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport offered by this airline.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 77.5% of services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to CRL flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAN and CRL:
Dublin Airport
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Nice Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Manchester Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Reserve a hotel near CRL if you have a late Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport for August if you want to go to Brussels during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to CRL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've experienced 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 favourite destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without visiting Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.