Flying from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport is 2 hours.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
Choose from 16 weekly Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CRL to BUD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Budapest (and then seeing more of Hungary!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating CRL to BUD flights. An impressive 89.06% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CRL and BUD:
Vienna Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Rome Ciampino Airport
Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
78% of flights that depart Brussels S. Charleroi Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Brussels to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CRL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're arriving on a late Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BUD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and explore beyond Budapest's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Budapest. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Budapest Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CRL to BUD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Hungary
You've visited Budapest, now it's time to discover other corners of Hungary. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its leading sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Hungary, head for Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are key reasons to visit.


