Charleroi Brussels South Airport
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a large airport serving Charleroi in Belgium and is an important gateway for travelers heading to the city, the wider Wallonia region, and onward connections toward Brussels. Identified by the codes CRL and EBCI, the airport is straightforward to recognize on tickets, maps, and flight information screens. Its location and manageable scale can make it a practical alternative for passengers who want a simpler arrival and departure experience while still using a well-established international airport.
About Charleroi Brussels South Airport
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a large airport serving Charleroi in Belgium and is an important gateway for travelers heading to the city, the wider Wallonia region, and onward connections toward Brussels. Identified by the codes CRL and EBCI, the airport is straightforward to recognize on tickets, maps, and flight information screens. Its location and manageable scale can make it a practical alternative for passengers who want a simpler arrival and departure experience while still using a well-established international airport.
Overview
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a large airport serving Charleroi in Belgium and is an important gateway for travelers heading to the city, the wider Wallonia region, and onward connections toward Brussels. Identified by the codes CRL and EBCI, the airport is straightforward to recognize on tickets, maps, and flight information screens. Its location and manageable scale can make it a practical alternative for passengers who want a simpler arrival and departure experience while still using a well-established international airport.
Key facts
- Airport name: Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- IATA / ICAO codes: CRL / EBCI
- Airport type: large airport
- Elevation: 614 ft (187 m) above sea level
- Runway: 06/24, 10023 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Europe/Brussels
For travelers
For journey planning, it helps to know that the airport operates in the Europe/Brussels time zone, so double-check flight times if you are arriving from outside Belgium or connecting onward. The single listed runway, 06/24, is long, asphalt-surfaced, and lighted, which supports regular commercial operations in a wide range of conditions. If you want the latest practical details before you travel, including passenger information and airport services, the official website at http://www.charleroi-airport.com is the best place to confirm current guidance, transport options, and any updates that may affect your trip.
Routes
Top routes from CRL
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Belgium
FAQ
Charleroi Brussels South Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Charleroi Brussels South Airport is located in Brussels, Belgium (Europe), at coordinates 50.460°, 4.450°.
- Its IATA code is CRL and its ICAO code is EBCI.
- Charleroi Brussels South Airport serves Brussels, Belgium. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Charleroi Brussels South Airport operates on Europe/Brussels local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Charleroi Brussels South Airport sits at latitude 50.460° and longitude 4.450°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CRL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CRL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CRL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 4 other airports in Belgium. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.