Heraklion to Charleroi (HER–CRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HER–CRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,471 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charleroi from Heraklion
| Metric | HER→CRL | CHQ→CRL | RHO→CRL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HER | – | 59 mi | 179 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 40m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
HER: EEST · CRL: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 5:00 PM in Charleroi.
Greek passport holders enter Belgium freely with no visa, no time limit on stays, and no immigration checks at the border. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. A Greek national ID card or passport is sufficient for entry. No registration is required for stays under 3 months.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local commune (municipality) within 8 working days of arrival. Bring your ID card or passport, proof of address (rental contract), and proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. The commune issues an Annexe 19 registration certificate, followed by an E card (EU residence card) after verification. Processing takes 3 to 6 months.
Direct flights from Athens to Brussels (BRU) run about 2 hours 50 minutes on Aegean Airlines and Brussels Airlines. Eurostar and Thalys connections from Brussels link to London, Paris, and Amsterdam. Both countries use the euro. No vaccination requirements. Brussels hosts the EU institutions, making it a major hub for Greek professionals and diplomats. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covers emergency medical treatment. Belgium has three official languages (Dutch, French, German), with Brussels officially bilingual in Dutch and French.
HER–CRL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HER to CRL
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HER to CRL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HER to CRL ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,471 miles (2,367 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Rhodes (RHO) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).