Charleroi to Manchester, Greater Manchester (CRL–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CRL–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 350 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 21 | 73H | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Charleroi
| Metric | CRL→MAN | BRU→MAN | EIN→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CRL | – | 30 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 20 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 20m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
CRL: CEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Charleroi, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Belgian passport holders can visit the UK for up to 6 months without a visa but must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and covers multiple trips. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through in minutes.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
CRL–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CRL to MAN
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CRL to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CRL to MAN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (562 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU), Eindhoven (EIN) and Luxembourg (LUX).