Madrid to Charleroi (MAD–CRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
FR5462
FR Ryanair
73H
8:35 PM
CEST T1
10:55 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5376
FR Ryanair
73H
8:35 PM
CEST T1
10:55 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5463
FR Ryanair
73H
5:35 PM
CEST TT2
8:00 PM
CEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5377
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:57 PM
CEST T1
8:22 PM
CEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Charleroi
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 790 mi 2h 20m nonstop 76 1-stop hubs

MAD–CRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 790 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–CRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 8 73H 2h20
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (8 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, MAD to CRL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to CRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,460
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.

Other ways to reach Charleroi from Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
Metric MAD→CRL ZAZ→CRL VIT→CRL
Distance from MAD 155 mi 171 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 8 3 2
Flight time 2h 20m 1h 55m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleroi is 0 hours the same as Madrid.
MAD: CEST · CRL: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Charleroi.
Distance & Flight Time
790 mi / 1,271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Both Spain and Belgium are EU and Schengen member states. Spanish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

MAD–CRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Charleroi route.
Route details
Distance790 mi / 1,271 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: CRL
IATA / ICAOCRL / EBCI
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation614 ft / 187 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to CRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 790 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MAD to CRL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOD, OVD, GRO, VIT, WRO, VLC, ESU, SUF, KUN, ARN, PMO, RVN, MRS, SKP, RBA, FCO, BCN, HEL, DBV, TRN, RIX, TLS, MLA, SOF, CLJ, MAH, KRK, CTA, SCQ, MAN, NDR, PSA, OPO, FAO, ALC, BGY, EDI, BLQ, WAW, OTP, TSR, NAP, WMI, KTW, CRA, AGP, PMI, CAG, SDR, LIS, IBZ, LEI, ZAG, TTU, IAS, FEZ, ACE, BUD, AGA, SAW, TNG, BRI, RAK, SVQ, TFS, TIA, FUE, LPA, DUB, PRG, ATH, VIE, FNC, VRN, BDS and AHO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CRL to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ZAZ, VIT and VLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to CRL

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to CRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to CRL ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 790 miles (1,271 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ), Alava (VIT) and Valencia (VLC).