Which airport should I fly into for La Louvière?

For long-haul and international flights, Brussels Airport (BRU) is the main gateway near La Louvière. The closest airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from La Louvière?

The nearest is about 12 mi (19 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into La Louvière?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near La Louvière

The closest airports to La Louvière, Belgium: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to La Louvière, Belgium is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Brussels Airport (BRU).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CRL	Brussels South Charleroi AirportBrussels, Belgium	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Regional
XME	Maubeuge-Elesmes AirportMaubeuge/Elesmes, France	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
QNM	Suarlee AirportNamur, Belgium	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
BRU	Brussels AirportBrussels, Belgium	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	International
XVS	Valenciennes-Denain AirportValenciennes/Denain, France	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
KJK	Wevelgem AirportWevelgem, Belgium	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	Regional
LIL	Lille-Lesquin AirportLille/Lesquin, France	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	Regional
ANR	Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)Antwerp, Belgium	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Brussels Airport (BRU) (32 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into La Louvière. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CRL.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CRL saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to La Louvière is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.