Funchal to Charleroi (FNC–CRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR397
FR Ryanair
73H
6:00 AM
WET T1
10:50 AM
CET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR398
FR Ryanair
73H
11:15 AM
CET TT1
2:05 PM
WET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Funchal to Charleroi
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,635 mi 3h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

FNC–CRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,635 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FNC–CRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 3h50
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FNC to CRL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to CRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,301
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charleroi is 1 hour ahead of Funchal.
FNC: WET · CRL: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 7:00 PM in Charleroi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,635 mi / 2,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter Belgium freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Portuguese passport or Cartao de Cidadao (national ID card). Belgium is in both the EU and the Schengen area, so flights from Portugal are intra-Schengen with no passport control on arrival.

For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local commune (municipality) within 8 working days of arrival. Bring your ID, proof of address, and proof of employment or sufficient resources. The commune issues an Annexe 19 receipt, followed by a registration certificate (Attestation d'enregistrement) after a police visit to verify your address. This costs about EUR 25 and takes 4 to 6 weeks. EU citizens can live and work in Belgium without a work permit. A large Portuguese community lives in Belgium (over 40,000), particularly in Brussels and Luxembourg province.

Direct flights from Lisbon to Brussels run about 2 hours 45 minutes on TAP, Brussels Airlines, and Ryanair. Porto to Brussels runs about 2 hours 30 minutes. Belgium uses the euro, same as Portugal, so no currency exchange needed. No mandatory vaccinations. Brussels' STIB card (MOBIB) works on the metro, trams, and buses at EUR 2.10 per trip or EUR 7.50 for a day pass. Belgium has three official languages (Dutch, French, German), and Brussels is bilingual French-Dutch. English is widely spoken in Brussels and Flanders.

FNC–CRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to Charleroi route.
Route details
Distance1,635 mi / 2,631 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: CRL
IATA / ICAOCRL / EBCI
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation614 ft / 187 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to CRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport take approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,635 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from FNC to CRL. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOD, EDI, VIE, MAD, LIS, MAN, BUD, KTW, HEL, OPO, WAW, TFS, PRG, ARN, DUB and RIX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleroi is 1 hour ahead of Funchal.
Yes, return flights from CRL to FNC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FNC to CRL

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FNC to CRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to CRL ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,635 miles (2,631 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.