Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
You can choose from 12 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Ryanair UK is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to CRL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Brussels (and maybe even some other great corners of Belgium!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for EDI to CRL flights is Ryanair.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and CRL:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Dublin Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight is $41. A return fare is currently $82. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to CRL by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to CRL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CRL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brussels and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Brussels based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CRL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Belgium, head for Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are among the biggest draws.