Book Cheap Flights to Craiova from UK

Cheap Flights to Craiova from the UK

Craiova flights from the UK cover around 1336 miles. Direct flights from London take around 3 hours 15 minutes. The city uses Craiova International Airport (CRA), located 7km east of city centre.

Wizz Air operate direct services from London Luton. For budget travellers, low-cost carriers offer competitive fares especially when booked ahead. Romanian Leu (RON) is the local currency.

Return fares typically range from £50-100 in low season to £180-270 at peak times. May to September sees highest demand. Booking 4-8 weeks ahead usually gets the best balance of price and availability.

Craiova sits in the EET (GMT+2) timezone, +2 hours ahead of UK. The best months for visiting are April to October. Taxis cost 25-35 RON (£5-7). Limited bus service. Car hire useful for exploring Oltenia region.

Craiova International Airport (CRA) – Facilities & Travel Guide

Craiova International Airport (CRA) serves Craiova and the surrounding region. The terminal handles both international and domestic flights. Facilities include check-in counters, security screening, departure gates, and arrivals hall with customs and baggage claim.

Craiova International Airport provides standard airport facilities for travellers. These include ATMs and currency exchange, cafes and restaurants, duty-free shopping (on departure), car hire desks from major companies, left luggage services, free WiFi throughout the terminal, and accessible facilities for passengers with reduced mobility.

Taxis cost 25-35 RON (£5-7). Limited bus service. Car hire useful for exploring Oltenia region. Car hire is available from the airport with advance booking recommended during peak season. Some hotels offer free airport transfers when booked directly.

Arrive at least 2 hours before departure for international flights. Check your airline's baggage allowance before travelling, especially on low-cost carriers. The CRA airport code appears on all booking confirmations and luggage tags.

Flight Times to Craiova

Direct flights from London to Craiova take approximately 3 hours 15 minutes. Airlines operating direct services include Wizz Air. Flights depart from London Luton. Direct services offer the quickest journey time and are usually available throughout the week.

Flights with connections through European hubs take 5-8 hours. Common connecting cities include Bucharest, Frankfurt, Istanbul. TAROM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines offer connecting services. Layover times vary from 1-4 hours depending on schedule.

Minimum connection time of 60-90 minutes is recommended for smooth transfers. Longer layovers of 2-4 hours provide buffer for delays but extend total journey time. When booking connections, check if baggage is automatically transferred or requires rechecking.

Craiova operates on EET (GMT+2), which is +2 hours ahead of UK. Flight departure and arrival times are always shown in local time for each airport. Remember to adjust watches and meeting times accordingly upon arrival.

Airlines Flying to Craiova

Wizz Air

Lufthansa

Turkish Airlines

Craiova Flight Prices

Category	Period	Average Return Fares
Economy - Low Season	Nov–Feb	£50-100
Economy - Shoulder Season	Mar–May, Sep–Oct	£100-180
Economy - Peak Season	Jun–Aug, Holidays	£180-270
Business - Low Season	Nov–Feb	£250-400
Business - Peak Season	Jun–Aug, Holidays	£600-850

Booking Tips:

Book 6–8 weeks before travel to save up to 15–25%.
Avoid peak holiday periods when prices surge.
Fly midweek (Tue–Thu): Fares are often cheaper.
Consider connecting flights through major hubs for better value.

Best Time to Book Craiova Flights

Price Patterns

Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings

Last-minute deals are rare for popular routes

Low season (Nov-Feb) offers best value

Peak periods: May to September

Sweet Spot

4-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.

Set price alerts to catch temporary drops.

Avoid Booking

Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)

During major holidays (prices spike)

School holiday departure dates

Things to Do in Craiova

Nicolae Romanescu Park

Huge urban park designed in 1900 by French landscape architect. Lake with suspension bridge, ruins, and hippo statues.

Art Museum

Housed in a grand 19th-century palace. Strong Romanian collection plus Brancusi sculptures. Free on the first Wednesday of each month.

Prefectura Building

Imposing administrative palace on the main square. The symmetrical architecture dates from the Habsburg period.

Horezu Monastery

UNESCO World Heritage site 90 minutes north. The pottery workshops here continue 300-year traditions.

Drobeta-Turnu Severin

Roman ruins of Trajan's Bridge over the Danube. 120km west on the Serbian border. The gorges are dramatic.

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