Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Saint-Gilles

Meeting Point at Charleroi Airport

Your driver waits at Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without searching the terminal.

The Drive from CRL to Saint-Gilles

The route covers 55 km (34 miles) and usually takes around 44 minutes. Charleroi Airport lies south of Brussels, and the journey leads north into the Brussels-Capital Region. Saint-Gilles sits on the southern side of the city centre, so you reach it before the busiest central areas. Allow extra time on weekday mornings and late afternoons, when traffic around the Brussels ring and inner roads builds up. Roadworks and events in the city can also add minutes, so it is wise to leave some margin if you have a fixed appointment.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is available for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. If you travel with more people or more bags, the 8-seat minibus gives you extra room. For tour groups, school trips, wedding parties or company outings, we also offer minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. Tell us your group size and luggage when booking, and we will match the vehicle to your trip.

Saint-Gilles as a Destination

Saint-Gilles is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region and is known for its lively, mixed atmosphere. It is a popular area for Art Nouveau architecture, with many townhouses from the early twentieth century. The Parvis de Saint-Gilles, with its cafés and the weekly market, forms the social centre of the district. Its position next to Brussels-Midi station makes it a convenient base for travellers heading on by train.

Places to Stay in Saint-Gilles

Most of the established hotels in this area are near Brussels-Midi station, on the Saint-Gilles side. Two well-known examples are the Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi and the Pullman Brussels Centre Midi. Both are practical if you have early trains or want quick access to the city centre. Guesthouses and smaller boutique stays are also scattered around the Parvis and the streets nearby.

Public Transport Option

Bus to Brussels-Midi station, then tram or metro to Saint-Gilles, 1 change required, approx. 70–90 minutes total. The coach runs between the airport and Brussels-Midi, which lies right next to Saint-Gilles. From there, trams and the premetro serve stops such as the Parvis de Saint-Gilles. Check current timetables before you travel, especially for late arrivals.