Köln to Charleroi flights
Charleroi lies 186 km (115 mi) west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Köln | Charleroi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Belgium |
| Population | 1 million | 200,132 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | CRL, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 6000 |
What changes when you arrive in Charleroi
Crossing from Germany into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Köln
Köln is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,516-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 42 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 80 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 83 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 93 km).
Arriving in Charleroi
Charleroi is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,023-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels Airport (BRU, 55 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 96 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 75 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,023 ft | 614 ft |
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 55 km (34 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Liège Airport (regional) | LGG | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,106 ft | 659 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 87 km (54 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Charleroi from Köln?
186 km (115 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Charleroi by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Charleroi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Charleroi flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL); Charleroi also has BRU, LIL, LGG, ANR.
What currency do I need in Charleroi?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.