Brussels South Charleroi airport (CRL)

Brussels South Airport, also known as Charleroi Airport and opened in 1919, is the second most important in the country. It operates numerous flights within Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

Official Website: brussels-charleroi-airport.com - FACEBOOK - X

Number of Terminals – 2 – Terminals 1 and 2, open 24 hours a day and connected by a walkway.

Annual passenger traffic: 10.5 million passengers passed through in 2024.

Tel: +32 9020 2490 / 7815 2722

Information desks next to the main entrance of Terminal 1 and in the check-in area of Terminal 2, available from 5:00 am to 10:30 pm.

 Location

The airport is located in Gosselies, in the Hainaut province of the Walloon region, 7 km (4.3 miles) north of Charleroi city centre and 46 km (29 miles) south of Brussels.

Car rental agencies

The counters are located on the first floor of the terminals.

1. Avis/Budget (Tel +32 7135 1998 – Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 11:30 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm)
2. Europcar (Tel +32 7189 0400 – Weekdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm)
3. Hertz (Tel +32 7137 7898 – Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
4. Sixt (Tel +32 2588 5599 – 7:30 am to 11:00 pm)

Parking services at Brussels South Charleroi airport (CRL)

There are several parking areas for short and long stays. Rates

Express – Directly in front of the terminals, for passenger drop-off.
Lock Park – Multi-level car park with direct access to the terminals. Pre-booking only.
P1, P2 – Covered and open-air spaces, 5–10 minutes from the main building. Free spaces for motorbikes and bicycles on level 0 of P2.
P3, P4 – Remote areas 20 min. from the terminals. Online reservation only.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Reserved spaces are available in the car parks. Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs must inform their airline or travel agency of their needs at least 48 hours in advance. Special assistance points are located on the esplanade in front of Terminal 1 and next to the check-in counters in Terminal 2. Make sure to report to one of them 90 minutes before boarding. Unaccompanied minors will be escorted by airport staff to the aircraft.