- Must visit
Musée de la Photographie
Major photography museum in a former convent, with strong permanent collections and changing exhibitions in a calm setting.
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Popular flights to and from Charleroi
Popular flights to Charleroi
Edinburgh to Charleroi flight
from £19
Direct flights available
1h45 average duration
27flights per day
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- Brussels Airlines
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Manchester to Charleroi flight
from £24
Direct flights available
1h25 average duration
27flights per day
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- Ryanair
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Popular flights from Charleroi
Charleroi to Edinburgh flight
from £17
Direct flights available
1h45 average duration
32flights per day
Served by
- Brussels Airlines
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Charleroi to Barcelona flight
from £18
Direct flights available
2h00 average duration
45flights per day
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- Airhub Airlines
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- Brussels Airlines
- Vueling
- British Airways
Charleroi to Lisbon flight
from £30
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2h50 average duration
54flights per day
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- Swiss
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- TAP Portugal
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Complete guide to Charleroi
Things to do in Charleroi
Discover the best of Charleroi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleroi trip today.
- Must visit
Bois du Cazier
Industrial heritage museum on a former mine site, combining exhibitions with preserved workshops and memorial spaces.
- Recommended
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi
Fine arts museum presenting Belgian and regional art, useful for understanding local culture through painting and sculpture.
- Recommended
Place Charles II
Central square framed by the city hall, basilica and cafés, making it a practical starting point for exploring upper Charleroi.
- Recommended
Ville-Basse
Recently revived creative district with street art, cultural venues and a distinctly local atmosphere near the station side.
Quais de Sambre
Popular urban route linking districts with murals, reused industrial spaces and waterside views of the changing city.
- Vegetarian
Tarte al djote
A rustic Walloon pie of yeasted dough filled with local soft cheese and eggs, baked for fêtes and family meals across the Charleroi area.
Carbonnade flamande
Slow-cooked beef in dark Belgian beer with onions and mustard. A beloved bistro classic in Wallonia, usually served with chips.
- Gluten-free
Frites
Belgium’s famous twice-fried chips, crisp outside and soft within. In Charleroi they are a staple snack from local friteries.
L'Impératoire
Refined French-Belgian dining in an elegant setting, known for careful seasonal cooking and polished service.
La Table de la Manufacture Urbaine
Well-known brasserie style venue for Belgian classics, grills and seafood, with a lively and traditional atmosphere.
Friterie de la Digue
Classic fritkot for Belgian chips and quick local snacks. Ideal for an informal taste of everyday Charleroi eating.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Belgium: accommodation and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and trains are fairly reasonable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for a cappuccino or similar coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxi fares can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafés.
TEC
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €2.80
- Day pass
- €6.00
To the city centre
Brussels South Charleroi Airport -> Charleroi-Central
- Distance
- 7 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Standard TEC tickets bought before boarding are cheaper; buying on board costs more.
- Bank card payment on buses, trams and métro was announced by TEC as a planned rollout, so check current payment options before travel.
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