Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MUC to CRL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MUC and CRL:
Verona Villafranca Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Wroclaw Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight is $174. A return plane ticket is currently $284. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MUC to CRL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MUC to CRL.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights leaving Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CRL if you're taking a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget to explore Brussels and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
From Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, Brussels is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Brussels based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to CRL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another sought-after destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without visiting Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
