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Cheap Flights from Craiova (CRA) to Istanbul (IST)

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Flight deals from Craiova to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Craiova to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£149 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Dec, returning Fri, 19 Dec.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Craiova on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £149, select.
Istanbul.£183 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Craiova on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £183, select.
Istanbul.£203 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Craiova on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.
Istanbul.£225 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Craiova on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £225, select.
Istanbul.£246 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Craiova on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £246, select.
Istanbul.£259 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Craiova on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £259, select.
Istanbul.£309 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Sat, 28 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Craiova on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £309, select.
Istanbul.£318 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Craiova on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Craiova.Price includes taxes and charges.From £318, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Craiova Airport to Istanbul Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Craiova Airport to Istanbul Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from £309
Jul
from £246
Aug
from £259
Sep
from £225
Oct
from £183
Nov
from £318
Dec
from £149
Jan
from £329
Feb
from £331
Mar
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Apr
from £340
May
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Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:April

Direct flights from Craiova to Istanbul

Craiova to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Craiova to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Craiova to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£149
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAnimawings
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Craiova to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Craiova to Istanbul is £149. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Craiova to Istanbul.
Animawings flies direct from Craiova to Istanbul.
As of June 2025, there are 2 flights per week flying from Craiova to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Craiova to Istanbul is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Craiova Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 12 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Animawings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul (IST) from Craiova (CRA) in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets from Craiova to Istanbul? Return tickets start from £149 and one-way flights to Istanbul from Craiova start from £98


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Craiova to Istanbul. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Craiova from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Istanbul start from £98 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CRA-IST ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Craiova.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Craiova-Istanbul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Craiova to Istanbul is December.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Craiova and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Craiova and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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