Istanbul to Craiova (IST–CRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–CRA had nonstop service from Animawings, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 323 miles in 1h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Animawings | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · CRA: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Craiova.
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.
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.
IST–CRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to CRA
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Craiova International Airport (CRA) had nonstop service from Animawings, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
IST to CRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to CRA is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 323 miles (520 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.