Travelling from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Brussels one hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Take your pick of ten weekly Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CLJ to CRL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Brussels (and then discovering more of Belgium!) is a breeze with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
With a dependable 82.76% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for CLJ to CRL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CLJ and CRL include:
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
Cluj-Napoca Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from CLJ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Cluj-Napoca Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Book a hotel close to CRL if you're taking a late Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to central Brussels has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Brussels in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CLJ to CRL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
You've visited Brussels, now it's time to explore other corners of Belgium. Travel about 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to tick off its leading attractions. From Musée de la Photographie to BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Liege is another well-known destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without seeing Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.