Birmingham, West Midlands to Craiova (BHX–CRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W43766
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
7:30 PM
BST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43765
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
6:25 PM
EEST
7:50 PM
BST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
FCO Rome 5h 30m FRLSU2 W4 Rome (FCO) to Craiova flights
BCN Barcelona 10h 25m FRIBLL W4 Barcelona (BCN) to Craiova flights
MAD Madrid 14h 35m FR W4 Madrid (MAD) to Craiova flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 16h 20m LS W4 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Craiova flights
NAP Napoli 16h 40m BYLS W4 Napoli (NAP) to Craiova flights
BGY Orio al Serio (BG) 25h 50m FR W4 Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Craiova flights
BVA Beauvais ~5h 20m FR W4 Beauvais (BVA) to Craiova flights
IST Istanbul ~6h 50m 6EPKTG A2 Istanbul (IST) to Craiova flights
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Birmingham, West Midlands to Craiova
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,295 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

BHX–CRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AeroWorld leads the route. The flight covers 1,295 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–CRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 3 32Q 3h05
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHX to CRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to CRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
688
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Craiova from Birmingham, West Midlands

Nearby airports with service to Craiova International Airport.
Metric BHX→CRA LTN→CRA
Distance from BHX 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 7
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Craiova International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Craiova is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
BHX: BST · CRA: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Craiova.
Distance & Flight Time
1,295 mi / 2,083 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least one blank page.

Romania joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, with land border controls removed in January 2025. Time spent in Romania now counts toward the shared Schengen 90/180-day limit alongside all other Schengen states. Border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day or equivalent in RON). ETIAS (EUR 7, valid 3 years) will apply once mandatory in late 2026.

Direct flights from London to Bucharest (OTP) run about 3 hours 20 minutes. Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), trading at roughly 4.95 RON per EUR 1. Euros are not legal tender but many hotels accept them. Card payments are widespread in cities. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Wizz Air and TAROM operate the London to Bucharest route with high frequency.

BHX–CRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham, West Midlands to Craiova route.
Route details
Distance1,295 mi / 2,083 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
Destination: CRA
IATA / ICAOCRA / LRCV
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation626 ft / 191 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHX to CRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham Airport to Craiova International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,295 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BHX to CRA: AeroWorld.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
Craiova is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
Yes, return flights from CRA to BHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHX to CRA

Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Craiova International Airport (CRA) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHX to CRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHX to CRA is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,295 miles (2,083 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).