Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Flights from EDI to CRL start from 06:05 — the earliest with Ryanair UK. The latest departure is at 20:00 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch 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.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Brussels (and then exploring more of Belgium!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates EDI to CRL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between EDI and CRL:
Dublin Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Right now, $23 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $45. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to CRL by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging 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 a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to CRL.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Book a hotel near CRL if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
From Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, Brussels is approximately 56 kilometers away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 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 March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Brussels based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CRL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometers south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Musée de la Photographie, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier.
Liege is another must-experience destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometers east of Brussels. No trip is complete without visiting Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.