Manchester, Greater Manchester to Charleroi (MAN–CRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MAN–CRL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 350 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 23 | 73H | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAN: GMT · CRL: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 7:00 PM in Charleroi.
British passport holders enter Belgium (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Belgium suggests EUR 95 per day). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels-Midi takes 2 hours. Direct flights from London to Brussels run about 1 hour 10 minutes. Belgium uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals go through non-EU passport lanes at Brussels Airport and at Eurostar terminals. A UK driving license is valid for short visits.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–CRL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to CRL
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAN to CRL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to CRL ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (562 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.