Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Budapest.
Flights from BUD to CRL start from 05:00 — the first with Wizz Air. The last service of the day is at 20:20 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 16 weekly Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BUD to CRL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. 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 ticket to exploring Brussels (and maybe even some other great corners of Belgium!). Check out the direct flights from Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Wizz Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for BUD to CRL flights, with 90.63% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BUD and CRL:
Vienna Airport
Prague Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
At the moment, $43 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $86. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BUD to CRL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights departing from Budapest Airport land at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of BUD.
To get to Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CRL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Brussels and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Brussels in March.
Book your flight from Budapest Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport for August if you want to explore Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUD to CRL in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've experienced Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another favourite stop in Belgium. Start your sightseeing at Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.