Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels two hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight you can take. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 14:00.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SAW to CRL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues 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.
Flying into Brussels (and then seeing more of Belgium!) is easy with Pegasus. This popular airline has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Pegasus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating SAW to CRL flights, with 73.86% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAW and CRL:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Sofia Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
At the moment, R 1,040 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,824. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAW to CRL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAW to CRL.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
If you're coming in on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CRL:
Travel at your own speed 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.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
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 driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Brussels in April.
When reserving your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAW to CRL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to explore other corners of Belgium. Travel around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to tick off its leading attractions. From Parc Gobbe to Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another essential stop in Belgium. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
