Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Craiova Airport (CRA): what you need to know
Bucharest and Craiova are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you get on your OTP to CRA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Craiova Airport (CRA)
At the moment, £28 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Craiova Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £66. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OTP to CRA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Craiova Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
71.27% of flights that depart Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is around 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near OTP. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Craiova Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Craiova Airport (CRA)
If you're coming in on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Craiova Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near CRA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Craiova Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Autonom and explore beyond Craiova's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Craiova Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Craiova Airport (CRA) to central Craiova
Craiova Airport is roughly 5 miles from central Craiova. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Craiova Airport (CRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Craiova Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Craiova in February.
The warmest month in Craiova is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Craiova Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OTP to CRA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've seen Craiova, now it's time to explore other corners of Romania. Travel about 110 miles east to Bucharest to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Romania, head for Iasi, roughly 270 miles north-east of Craiova. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are among the biggest draws.