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

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A2 Animawings
223
12:50 PM
+03
2:10 PM
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1h 20m
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A2 Animawings
223
2:55 PM
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Istanbul to Craiova
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 323 mi 1h 20m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

IST–CRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Animawings leads the route. The flight covers 323 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–CRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A2 Animawings 3 223 1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – A2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: A2 (3 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, IST 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
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to CRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
888
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Craiova is 0 hours the same as Istanbul.
IST: +03 · CRA: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Craiova.
Distance & Flight Time
323 mi / 520 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Romania. Romania joined the Schengen area in January 2025. Apply at the Romanian embassy in Turkey or through the official eViza portal at eviza.mae.ro. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–CRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Craiova route.
Route details
Distance323 mi / 520 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: CRA
Full nameCraiova International Airport
IATA / ICAOCRA / LRCV
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to CRA flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Craiova International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 323 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Animawings.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from IST to CRA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRI, FCO, ATH, BCN, BHX, MAD, NAP and LTN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CRA to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 IST to CRA

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

IST to CRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to CRA ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 323 miles (520 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.