Travelling from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is located in Brussels. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to CRL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Istanbul to CRL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and CRL include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) flight tickets can be booked from here.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to CRL with Pegasus. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of SAW.
Pegasus takes the lead in bookings on the SAW to CRL route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Pegasus. Its Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flights land as planned 73.86% of the time.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to CRL flight:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CRL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Brussels's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Brussels. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is $62. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $155. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to CRL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Istanbul to CRL.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Brussels. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in an Istanbul to CRL flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Brussels Christmas Market, Grand Place and Atomium are must-do's during your Brussels adventure.
Explore more of Belgium
You've seen Brussels, now it's time to discover other parts of Belgium. Journey about 137 kilometres north-west to Ostend to check off its top sights. From Belgian Coast to Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 105 kilometres east of Brussels, Verviers is another favourite stop in Belgium. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.