Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Riga.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RIX to CRL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Brussels (and then seeing more of Belgium!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering RIX to CRL flights. A dependable 85.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIX and CRL:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Warsaw-Modlin Airport
Billund Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight is ₹ 3,334. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 6,562. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RIX to CRL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RIX to CRL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 71.03% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIX:
Arriving at Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
If you have a late Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CRL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brussels and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) to central Brussels
From Brussels S. Charleroi Airport, Brussels is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Brussels based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to CRL in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Belgium just waiting to be explored. About 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Belgium, head for Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are among the biggest draws.
