How to find cheap flights to Craiova Airport (CRA)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Craiova Airport is £20. A return plane ticket to CRA right now is £38.
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To get cheap tickets to Craiova, where Craiova Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Craiova. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Craiova Airport.
Best time to go to Craiova
June is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Craiova.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to CRA that suits your plans and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to CRA. Travel then if you're eager to see Craiova at its busiest and best.
February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Craiova then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. Craiova is warmest in August, with averages of between 17ºC and 33ºC.
Ranging from -9ºC to 8ºC, January has the lowest temperatures.
With three days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Craiova.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Craiova Airport (CRA): What you need to know
Take the express route to Craiova with Wizz Air Malta. This leading airline offers direct flights to Craiova Airport.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+2 timezone at CRA.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Craiova Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to CRA:
Start your Craiova adventure sooner by grabbing a car hire in CRA. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Autonom are popular names to take your pick of here.
Craiova Airport is located in Craiova, Dolj County, Romania.
Getting to central Craiova from Craiova Airport (CRA)
The distance from CRA to central Craiova is about 8 kms (5 miles).
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to CRA.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Craiova has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Craiova highlights
These popular sights have to be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Craiova:
Nicolae Romanescu Park: An ideal place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kms (2 miles) south-west of the city centre.
Casa Bibescu: Need one more reason to visit Craiova? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 3 kms (2 miles) south of the city centre.
How to get to Râmnicu Vâlcea from Craiova Airport (CRA)
Going straight to Râmnicu Vâlcea? From CRA, it takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 129 kms (80 miles) from the airport.
Plan for a journey time of 3 hours 35 minutes or so when making your way to Râmnicu Vâlcea on public transport.
Travelling from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
Drobeta-Turnu Severin is about 105 kms (65 miles) from Craiova Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of Romania
There's a whole lot more of Romania waiting to be explored. About 177 kms (110 miles) east of Craiova, set off for Bucharest. What not to miss? Begin with Caru' cu Bere, Old town Bucharest and BNR Palace. The nearest airport to this city is Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Cluj-Napoca is another top destination in Romania and is roughly 274 kms (170 miles) north of Craiova. Set your sights on top attractions like Târgul de Crăciun, St. Michael's Church and Museum Square. Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) is the main hub serving this city.
Or head for Timisoara, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Craiova. Timișoara, Timisoara Historical Centre and St. George's Cathedral are just a taste of what's waiting. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR).