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Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Also known as: Charleroi Airport, CRL Airport, Brussels Charleroi Airport.

CRL · EBCI · Charleroi

Airport facts

Name
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
IATA code
CRL
ICAO code
EBCI
City
Charleroi
Country
Belgium
Address
Rue des Frères Wright 8, 6041 Gosselies (Charleroi), Belgium
Coordinates
50.4592, 4.4528
Time zone
Europe/Brussels
Terminals
Two terminals: Terminal 1 (opened 2008), the main terminal, and Terminal 2 (opened 2017), a short walk away

About Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is Belgium's second-busiest passenger airport, serving Charleroi, Brussels and the Wallonia region. It stands in Gosselies, part of the city of Charleroi, about 7 km (4 miles) north of downtown Charleroi and about 46 km (29 miles) south of Brussels.

Most flights are low-cost. Ryanair runs a large base here with routes to Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco and across Europe, and Wizz Air links Charleroi with Central and Eastern Europe. Pegasus Airlines flies to Istanbul and Antalya, while Volotea, Air Corsica and Air Arabia add seasonal routes to France, Corsica and Morocco. The airport handled about 11.2 million passengers in 2025.

There are two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, a short walk apart, so check the screens for the terminal your flight uses.

From the airport, many travelers head north to Brussels, its Midi station and the European Quarter, while others stay in Charleroi or continue to Namur, Mons and Waterloo.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA)

Owner

Wallonia, through the Société Wallonne des Aéroports (SOWAER)

Passengers per year

About 11.2 million in 2025

Runway

One, 06/24, extended at its eastern end in 2021

Terminals

Two: Terminal 1 (2008) and Terminal 2 (2017)

Arrival tips for Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you come from outside the Schengen area, such as the UK, Morocco or Turkey, you line up at passport control, where non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).

After baggage claim you walk through customs into the arrivals area of the terminal your flight used. Terminal 1 has the information desk in its center, an ATM and the car rental desks, and the two terminals are about five minutes apart on foot.

For Brussels, follow the signs to the Flibco shuttle, which runs to Brussels-Midi station on a schedule timed to flights. For Charleroi and the train network, TEC bus line A runs to Charleroi-Central station about four times an hour. Taxis wait outside, and pre-booked drivers meet you in arrivals.

Belgium is on Central European Time and uses the euro.

Ground transportation

The Flibco shuttle is the usual way to Brussels; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage or for addresses away from the stations.

  • Flibco shuttle to Brussels-Midi

    Shuttle buses run between the airport and Brussels-Midi station on a schedule timed to flights, taking about 45 minutes to an hour. Book ahead on flibco.com; at peak times the coaches can fill up.

  • TEC bus line A to Charleroi

    TEC line A runs to Charleroi-Central station about four times an hour from about 4:30 to 23:30, taking around 20 minutes.

  • Bus and train via Charleroi

    A combined bus and train ticket from SNCB takes you via Charleroi-Central to Brussels and other Belgian cities. It means one change, which is slower with luggage.

  • Taxi from Charleroi airport

    Taxis from companies such as Ideal Tax, Rapid Tax, Taxis Carolo and Sympatax serve the airport. They go door to door, which is easiest for Charleroi and nearby towns.

  • Car rental

    Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Avis and Budget have desks at the airport, and the highway network toward Brussels, Namur and Mons is close by.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in arrivals and drives you door to door, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips to Brussels with luggage.

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Moving between terminals

  1. Walking

    Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are linked by a walkway of about five minutes, with signs color-coded orange for Terminal 1 and green-yellow for Terminal 2.

  2. Check your terminal first

    Screens in the parking lots and at the terminal entrances show which terminal your flight leaves from, so you can go straight to the right one.

Terminals

Departure screens in the parking lots and at the terminal entrances show which terminal each flight uses.

Terminal 1

The main terminal, opened in 2008, with check-in, security, shops before and after security, the information desk and car rental desks.

Terminal 2

Opened in 2017 to relieve Terminal 1, with its own check-in desks and gates; it is used mostly by Ryanair flights at busy times.

Airlines and destinations

Terminals are assigned flight by flight, so check the screens for yours.

Air Arabia

Oujda (seasonal)

Air Corsica

Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, Figari (all seasonal)

Pegasus Airlines

Antalya, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

Ryanair

Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, Budapest, Dublin, Edinburgh, Faro, Lisbon, Madrid, Málaga, Manchester, Marrakesh, Porto, Rome Ciampino, Tenerife South and more

Volotea

Bordeaux, Nantes, Nice (all seasonal)

Wizz Air

Bucharest Otopeni, Budapest, Chișinău, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Kutaisi, Skopje, Sofia, Suceava, Târgu Mureș, Timișoara, Tirana, Varna, Warsaw Chopin and more

Facilities

  • Information desk

    In the center of Terminal 1.

  • Wi-Fi

    The Charleroi Airport WiFi network covers Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  • ATM

    A cash machine is in Terminal 1.

  • Shops before security

    Terminal 1 has a Relay bookshop, a Louis Delhaize grocery store and La Belgique Gourmande before security.

  • Duty free

    International Duty Free shops are past security in both terminals, with a Relay store airside in Terminal 1.

  • Restaurants and bars

    Cafés, restaurants and bars are spread across both terminals, before and after security.

  • Luggage lockers

    Lockers outside the terminal store bags for up to 24 hours.

  • Ticket desks

    Airline ticket desks in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, opposite the check-in counters, also handle excess baggage fees.

  • Car rental desks

    Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Avis and Budget have desks at the airport.

  • Lost and found

    Report lost items through the contact form on the airport's website.

Airport lounges

  • The Lounge, Terminal 1

    A pay-per-entry lounge airside in Terminal 1, open to Schengen-zone passengers on any airline, for stays of up to three hours. Children under 5 enter free, and you can book online or pay at reception.

  • The Lounge, Terminal 2

    A second pay-per-entry lounge airside in Terminal 2, also for Schengen-zone passengers on any airline. Each lounge serves only passengers departing from its own terminal.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Tell your airline or travel agent when you book, saying what help you need and whether you bring your own wheelchair. The airport asks for requests at least 48 hours before the day of departure; later requests are still served, after pre-booked ones.

  • PMR Corner in Terminal 1

    The assistance point for Terminal 1 is the PMR Corner on the forecourt in front of the terminal. Arrive there no later than 90 minutes before departure.

  • PMR Corner in Terminal 2

    In Terminal 2, the PMR Corner is next to the check-in desks. If your bags are already checked in, go straight to it.

Parking

Premium+ (LOCK)

Protected, covered parking with direct access to the terminals, about a minute's walk away. Reservation only.

P1 Premium

Covered parking with direct access to the terminal, about two minutes' walk away. Booking ahead is recommended.

P2 Comfort

Parking about five minutes from the terminals for medium and long stays; bikes and motorbikes park free on level 0.

P3 and P4 Low Cost

Open-air lots about 20 minutes from the terminals, bookable online only.

Express

The parking area closest to the terminals, for dropping off and picking up passengers, charged by the minute.

Frequently asked questions

Is Charleroi airport in Brussels?

No. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is in Gosselies, part of the city of Charleroi in Wallonia, about 46 km (29 miles) south of Brussels. Airlines sell it as Brussels Charleroi, but it is a separate airport from Brussels Airport (BRU) at Zaventem, so check the code on your ticket: CRL for Charleroi, BRU for Zaventem.

How far is Charleroi airport from Brussels?

Charleroi Airport is about 46 km (29 miles) south of Brussels. The Flibco shuttle to Brussels-Midi station takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. By public transport you can also take TEC bus line A to Charleroi-Central and change to a train for Brussels on a combined ticket.

How far is Charleroi airport from Charleroi city center?

The airport is about 7 km (4 miles) north of downtown Charleroi. TEC bus line A links it with Charleroi-Central station in about 20 minutes, running about four times an hour from early morning to late evening. Taxis wait outside the terminal for door-to-door rides into the city.

How do I get from Charleroi airport to Brussels?

Most travelers take the Flibco shuttle bus to Brussels-Midi station, which runs on a schedule timed to flights and takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Alternatives are TEC bus A to Charleroi-Central and a train to Brussels on a combined SNCB ticket, a taxi, a rental car, or a pre-booked private car.

Is there a train station at Charleroi airport?

No. There is no railway station at the airport itself. TEC bus line A runs to Charleroi-Central station in about 20 minutes, and from there SNCB trains serve Brussels, Namur, Liège and Mons. SNCB sells a combined bus and train ticket that covers both legs of the trip.

How many terminals does Charleroi airport have?

Charleroi Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1, opened in 2008, is the main building with most services, and Terminal 2, opened in 2017, relieves it at busy times. They are about five minutes apart on foot, and screens in the parking lots and at the entrances show which terminal each flight uses.

Which airlines fly to Charleroi airport?

Ryanair flies the most routes, with a base at Charleroi and flights to Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco and much of Europe. Wizz Air serves Central and Eastern Europe, Pegasus Airlines flies to Istanbul and Antalya, and Volotea, Air Corsica and Air Arabia add seasonal routes to France, Corsica and Morocco.

Where can I take a taxi at Charleroi airport?

Taxis wait outside the terminal. Companies serving the airport include Ideal Tax, Rapid Tax, Taxis Carolo and Sympatax. A taxi goes door to door, which is convenient for Charleroi and nearby towns; for Brussels, most travelers compare it with the Flibco shuttle or a car booked ahead.

What do I need to enter Belgium at Charleroi airport?

Belgium is in the Schengen area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. Arrivals from outside it, such as the UK, Morocco or Turkey, go through passport control, and non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.

Is there a lounge at Charleroi airport?

Yes. The Lounge has one space in Terminal 1 and one in Terminal 2, each serving passengers departing from its own terminal. Both are for Schengen-zone passengers only, on any airline, with stays of up to three hours. You can book online or pay at the reception, and children under 5 enter free.

Where can I park at Charleroi airport?

Charleroi Airport has several parking lots: Premium+ (LOCK) and P1 Premium next to the terminals, P2 Comfort about five minutes away, and the open-air P3 and P4 Low Cost lots about 20 minutes away, bookable online only. The Express zone closest to the terminals is for quick drop-offs and pickups.

How do I request wheelchair assistance at Charleroi airport?

Tell your airline or travel agent when you book, at least 48 hours before the day of departure, saying what help you need. On the day, go to the PMR Corner of your terminal: on the forecourt in front of Terminal 1, or next to the check-in desks in Terminal 2, no later than 90 minutes before departure.

Can I store luggage at Charleroi airport?

Yes. Self-service luggage lockers stand outside the terminal and store bags for up to 24 hours. They are useful on a long layover or a day trip into Charleroi before a late flight. There is no staffed left-luggage office listed by the airport, so plan around the lockers.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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