Craiova to Istanbul (CRA–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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A2 Animawings
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2:40 PM
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5:10 PM
+03
1h 30m
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Craiova to Istanbul
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 323 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

CRA–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Animawings leads the route. The flight covers 323 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CRA Routes IST Routes CRA Live Flights IST Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CRA–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A2 Animawings 2 320 1h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: A2 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CRA to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CRA to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BRI ~6h 0m BLQ ~19h 37m FCO ~20h 15m LTN ~21h 2m MAD ~26h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
446
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Istanbul from Craiova

Nearby airports with service to İstanbul Airport.
Metric CRA→IST OTP→IST SOF→IST
Distance from CRA – 111 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 2 38 35
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 20m 1h 30m
Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul flights · Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul flights · Timişoara (TSR) to Istanbul flights
Airports within 200 miles of CRA with service to İstanbul Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Craiova.
CRA: EET · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Craiova, it's 7:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
323 mi / 520 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CRA–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Craiova to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance323 mi / 520 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: CRA
Full nameCraiova International Airport
IATA / ICAOCRA / LRCV
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CRA to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Craiova International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 323 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Animawings.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CRA to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRI, BLQ, FCO, LTN, MAD and BHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Craiova.
Nearby alternatives include OTP, SOF and TSR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CRA to IST

Craiova International Airport (CRA) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Animawings. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CRA to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CRA to IST ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 323 miles (520 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Otopeni (OTP), Sofia (SOF) and Timişoara (TSR).