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CRL

Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Charleroi / Brussels, Belgium

Where to start
Shuttle Bus to Brussels / Taxi

Ryanair's main Brussels-area base. Located 60 km south of Brussels. Shuttle buses to Brussels Midi and Brussels North operate frequently. For Charleroi itself, taxis and Uber are available.

Ride Options

Flibco Shuttle Bus

shuttle

Most practical option for Brussels-bound travellers

AvailabilityFrequent departures coordinated with Ryanair arrivals
Pickup NoteBus departures from outside arrivals. Runs to Brussels Midi (~1 hour) and Brussels Nord. Pre-book online.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

Direct to Charleroi or short local trips

AvailabilityAvailable at the taxi rank
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals. To Brussels is very expensive (+).
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

Local Charleroi trips

AvailabilityLimited in Charleroi area
Pickup NoteOutside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber available in the Charleroi area. Less reliable for Brussels-bound travellers.

Taxi

Taxis outside the terminal. Long ride to Brussels — very expensive.

Shuttle

Flibco and De Lijn shuttle buses run frequently to Brussels Midi and Nord (~1 hour). Recommended for Brussels-bound travellers.

Transit

Train from Charleroi Sud station (bus transfer from airport, ~15 min) to Brussels Midi.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Pre-book the Flibco shuttle online — slightly more affordable and guarantees a seat.
  • Charleroi city itself is a 15-minute bus or taxi from the airport.
  • Charleroi (CRL) is ~55 km from Brussels — the Flibco / Brussels City Shuttle bus to Brussels Midi/Sud takes ~60 min and is far more affordable than a taxi.
  • Uber works at CRL but availability is sparse — bus or pre-booked transfer is more reliable.
  • Belgian airport taxis from CRL are expensive — train is usually faster and dramatically more affordable.