Two realistic ways in: fly to Craiova itself, or fly to Bucharest and cover the last 230 km by road.
The short way, when the schedule suits. This winter (from 25.10.2026) there are seven direct destinations, all Wizz Air, and fewer flights than in summer; the list below was checked on 21.10.2026. Summer adds charters and seasonal routes. Everything else through the field is private jets and the occasional charter.
The usual arrival, because Otopeni has the long-haul and the connections. From the terminal it is roughly 230 km and about three hours by road. A minivan collects you at arrivals and puts you down at your door in Craiova — one vehicle, one handover, luggage and all.
Trains run from Bucharest Gara de Nord to Craiova in roughly three and a half hours. Coming from the city itself, that is one journey. Coming from Otopeni it is a detour: the airport is north of the city and Gara de Nord is a separate transfer before the train even starts.
The A1 and DN65 get you down from Bucharest, and Craiova is an easy drive from Sibiu, Timișoara and the Bulgarian border crossings. Car hire desks sit at Craiova airport if you would rather pick the car up here.
| Airport | Country | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| London Luton | United Kingdom | LTNEGGW |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | BHXEGBB |
| Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio) | Italy | BGYLIME |
| Bari Karol Wojtyła | Italy | BRILIBD |
| Madrid Barajas | Spain | MADLEMD |
| Brussels South Charleroi | Belgium | CRLEBCI |
| Dortmund | Germany | DTMEDLW |
Craiova itself is CRA / LRCV. These are the 7 airports with direct flights in winter 2026/27, checked 21.10.2026. The network is seasonal — routes are added and dropped every summer and winter timetable, so check before you plan around one; the airport page has the frequencies and what is suspended.
Met at arrivals, luggage in, straight to your address in Craiova. Price agreed before you fly.
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