The airport of Charleroi or Brussels South is located to the north of the city of the same name. It is situated 45 km south of the city of Brussels and 50 km from Brussels International Airport.
The name Brussels South was attributed to it to enhance its visibility and make it more appealing.
It is highly favored by numerous low-cost airlines, including Ryanair.
The number of passengers passing through this airport continues to increase with each passing year.
Already, in 2014, approximately 7 million passengers passed through Brussels South.