Flying from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Brussels and Barcelona follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from CRL to BCN start from 06:30 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:10 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CRL to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Barcelona (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Among carriers operating CRL to BCN flights, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CRL and BCN:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Menorca Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is $27. A return fare is currently $53. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CRL to BCN.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
71.71% of flights that take off from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport from central Brussels, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CRL? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car to explore Barcelona and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CRL to BCN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.