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CRA Craiova Airport

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Craiova Airport (CRA) serves Craiova. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACRA
ICAOLRCV
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation191 m

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The airport in numbers

Craiova Airport — facts & history

We pulled Craiova Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 424,976 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 597,990 in 2023.

Passengers / year
424,976
as of 2024
Peak traffic
597,990
in 2023
Elevation
191 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2007–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Craiova Airport to Craiova

Train & bus: Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.

Taxi & apps: Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% for good service.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Craiova Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Craiova ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Craiova Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Craiova Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Craiova Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Craiova shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Craiova Airport to the centre of Craiova?
Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.
Can I use a ride app from Craiova Airport?
Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.
What's the cheapest way from Craiova Airport to Craiova?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.
Can I get from Craiova Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Craiova Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Bergamo, London. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Craiova Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Craiova Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Craiova Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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