Flying from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 2 hours ahead of Brussels, where Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Choose from 12 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CRL to SAW is the 11:30 Pegasus Airlines option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 17:30 with Pegasus Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from CRL to Istanbul.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Istanbul are available for booking. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is where you'll arrive.
Be on the lookout for deals with Pegasus Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CRL to Istanbul. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
You can enter Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Belgium. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Brussels to CRL takes approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 56 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near CRL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Istanbul
₹ 4,501 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul. Return flights start from ₹ 9,544. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CRL to Istanbul.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're taking a late flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. After your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 57 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from CRL to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month to travel to Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CRL to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
After locking in your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Istanbul, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Galata Tower.
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