Brussels South Charleroi Airport Terminal 1 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal 1 at Brussels South Charleroi Airport is a compact but capacity-strained, two-level terminal with a landside hall feeding an upstairs security checkpoint, then a forced-path duty-free route into a long, linear airside concourse. The building’s main passenger flow runs curbside → departures entry → up to security → duty free → central hall → gate wings, with a separate “passport control” barrier before the far-right non-Schengen gates inside the CRL hub.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flibco/coach curb | T1 main doors | < 2 min |
| Security (Level 1) | Duty Free exit → central hall | 3–5 min |
| Central hall | Gates 7–13 | 5–7 min |
| Central hall | Gates 18–24 via border control | 10–12 min + queue |
Brussels South Charleroi Airport Terminal 1 Map Strategy
- Treat the outdoor “tent/overflow” as the real start of security on peak mornings; if the line is already curbside, move immediately to the correct terminal entrance and commit to the queue position before reorganizing bags.
- Use the map to lock the Fast Track path before you arrive: it only helps once you reach the interior security control area on the departures level, so the priority task is physically reaching that door/turnstile through the crowd.
- Confirm Terminal 1 vs Terminal 2 at the curb and on the first FIDS/signs; a wrong-terminal entry forces a full exit and a second security screening with no airside connection.
- After security, don’t dwell in duty free or the central hall if assigned Gates 18–24; push straight to the passport-control barrier first, then use the seating/toilets beyond it as your relief zone.
2026 Brussels South Charleroi Airport Terminal 1 Map + Printable PDF
2026 navigation at CRL Terminal 1 is dominated by one variable: whether the security line starts indoors or has already pushed outside into overflow queuing. The printable map is most useful when it shows where the queue physically begins, how to reach the departures/security level from the curb and check-in hall, and how airside splits into Schengen gates versus the passport-control corridor for Gates 18–24.
2026 Brussels South Charleroi Airport Terminal 1 Map Guide
What is the exact physical start point of the Terminal 1 security queue (the first place you join the line) on the T1 map?
The Terminal 1 security queue starts at the first boarding-pass scan control (the e-gate/scan gates) that meters access into the upstairs security screening area, and when capacity is exceeded it back-propagates outside the building into the overflow “tent” and then onto the curbside sidewalk in front of the Terminal 1 doors.
The join point changes with volume, but the controlling “front” of the line is always the boarding-pass scanner bank before divestment. If the queue is indoors, you join on the departures level (Level 1) at the roped approach to those scanners; if it’s in overflow mode, you join wherever the tent line begins outside the main Terminal 1 façade, typically consuming the coach-drop curb space directly in front of the T1 entrance.
Where is the Terminal 1 Fast Track entry located relative to the main departures entrance (exact corridor/door/turn on the map)?
The Terminal 1 Fast Track entry is located inside the building on the departures/security level, to the right-hand side of the main Security Control area at a dedicated QR-scan turnstile.
From the main Terminal 1 departures entrance, route into the landside hall and go up to the departures level (escalator/stairs) toward Security; the Fast Track access is not outside by the doors and does not bypass the tent line. On the departures level, approach the security zone and peel right to the marked priority lane where you scan a QR code at a separate gate, then merge into the controlled entry ahead of the general roped approach.
What is the shortest walking route from the Flibco/coach drop-off point to the Terminal 1 departures entry doors (map-verified path)?
The shortest route is a direct curb-to-door walk from the Flibco drop-off in front of Terminal 1 to the main Terminal 1 entrance/exit doors on the same forecourt.
The Flibco stop is effectively on the Terminal 1 frontage, so the fastest path is to step off the coach, turn toward the terminal façade, and walk straight to the nearest main doors feeding the check-in hall. In peak waves, the tail of the security queue may occupy this same forecourt space; if people are already lined up outside, follow the line to its visible end first (that becomes the true “start point”), then continue with the normal flow inside toward the upstairs departures/security level.
What is the map-verified walking distance from Terminal 1 security exit to the furthest Ryanair gate cluster in T1?
The map-verified walk from the Terminal 1 security exit to the furthest gate cluster (the far-right extension serving Gates 18–24) is about 10–12 minutes on foot, plus any queue time at the passport-control barrier for those gates.
After security you are funneled through the Aelia duty-free “walk-through” area, which adds roughly 3–5 minutes depending on crowding before you reach the central boarding hall spine. From that central hall, continue along the linear concourse toward the right-wing extension; if your Ryanair departure is assigned to Gates 18–24, the route is interrupted by Border Control (passport check) immediately before that wing, creating a second time variable that can exceed the walking time itself during peak non-Schengen banks.
Where is the first major pinch point after security (the narrowest corridor / choke location) on the Terminal 1 airside map?
The first major pinch point after security is the forced-path exit through the Aelia Duty Free walk-through, where the security exit feeds directly into narrow retail aisles with no bypass corridor.
This choke occurs immediately at the security outflow because every passenger must traverse the duty-free route before reaching the boarding hall. The constriction is most pronounced at the duty-free “spine” where shoppers, late runners, and trolley bags all share the same meandering path. Once you clear the retail exit into the central boarding hall, the space opens somewhat, and the next major controllable choke becomes the passport-control barrier for Gates 18–24 (but that is later in the flow, not the first post-security pinch).
What is the exact location of passport control (if applicable for certain departures) within the Terminal 1 departure flow on the map?
Passport control is located airside on the main concourse as a barrier checkpoint immediately before the right-wing extension that serves Gates 18–24.
After you exit security and pass through Aelia duty free into the central boarding hall, you follow the main corridor toward the Gates 18–24 wing; the border-control line sits across that corridor, separating the main Schengen-side hall (Gates 7–13 zone) from the non-Schengen gate cluster. Flights assigned to Gates 18–24 (e.g., UK and other non-Schengen routes) require clearing this checkpoint after security, making it a “second queue” positioned directly ahead of the gates rather than near the terminal entrance.
Where are the largest seating zones near gates in Terminal 1, and which gate numbers are physically closest to them?
The largest clearly marked seating zone in Terminal 1 is in the non-Schengen wing, positioned closest to Gates 21 and 23 and serving the Gates 18–24 cluster.
This seating area is not in the central hall; it’s deeper in the right-wing extension after the passport-control barrier, where crowding is often highest for non-Schengen banks. If you need reliable seating, push through border control first (when applicable) and then settle near that marked seating node, which sits physically closest to Gate 23 with Gate 21 also adjacent. Outside that wing, most “seating” in the central boarding hall is effectively café/bar seating, which is less dependable during peak Ryanair waves.
What is the exact location of the main flight-information screens (FIDs) in Terminal 1 relative to security exit (map position)?
The main airside flight-information screens (FIDs) are positioned immediately after the duty-free exit, just beyond the security outflow where passengers emerge into the central boarding hall.
Because security feeds into the Aelia duty-free walk-through, the most dependable “decision point” for gate confirmation is the first open concourse area right after you leave the retail funnel. That location functions as the primary redistribution node: passengers check gates there, then split left/center for the Gates 7–13 zone or continue right toward the passport-control barrier for Gates 18–24. FIDS density drops as you move toward the far ends of the concourse, so confirm gate and zone at that first post-duty-free screen.
Where are the nearest restrooms to the highest-density gate area in Terminal 1 (map-verified nearest pair)?
The nearest restrooms to the highest-density gate area are in the non-Schengen wing serving Gates 18–24, positioned in the same right-wing corridor near the Gate 21–23 seating zone after passport control.
That wing is the terminal’s most failure-prone “high density” pocket because it stacks a second queue (border control) directly in front of a tight gate cluster. Once you clear the passport-control barrier, anchor yourself near the marked seating area (closest to Gates 21 and 23); the closest toilets are located within that same post-control gate corridor so you can step out and return without losing your position. Using toilets back in the central hall creates a longer return walk plus a risk of re-encountering the border-control queue at the worst moment.
What is the exact location of the smoking terrace/outdoor area in Terminal 1 relative to the primary gate corridor (map path and access point)?
The smoking terrace is located airside on the upper mezzanine (food-court level), above the Gates 18–19 area, accessed by going up from the main gate corridor into the food-court zone.
From the primary airside corridor (the central boarding hall spine), move toward the commercial core and take the stairs/elevator/escalator up to the mezzanine where the food court sits. The smoking terrace entrance is off that mezzanine level, positioned over the right-wing side of the concourse near the Gates 18–19 footprint. This detour creates a “yoyo” route: you must go up to smoke, then come back down to rejoin the gate corridor—so it’s safest to do only after you’ve confirmed your gate zone and built a time buffer for the return.
Where is the Terminal 1 lounge entrance located relative to the central airside spine (exact map placement)?
The Terminal 1 lounge entrance is airside on the upper mezzanine (food-court level), to the right of the Mamma Napoli restaurant off the main food-court walkway above the central concourse.
From the central airside spine (the boarding hall after duty free), head to the commercial core and go up to the mezzanine where the main food options are clustered. On that upper level, use Mamma Napoli as the anchor point; the lounge entrance is immediately adjacent on its right side, set along the external wall with runway-facing views. Access requires leaving the gate-level corridor and later descending again, so it’s best used only after you’ve confirmed gate assignment and understood whether you still need to clear passport control for Gates 18–24.
