Traveling from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Porto is one hour behind Brussels and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from CRL to OPO start at 07:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 13 weekly Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport flights.
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 on time to board your CRL to OPO flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Porto (and maybe even some other great parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 73.68% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating CRL to OPO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CRL and OPO include:
Bordeaux Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport flight is $31. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $59. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CRL to OPO.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CRL to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
When it comes to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport's on-time performance, 71.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Brussels to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is around 56 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CRL? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Book a hotel close to OPO if you're taking a late Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and experience the lesser-explored corners of Porto and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to the center of Porto has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Porto based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to explore Porto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CRL to OPO in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometers south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometers south of Porto. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
