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Flights from Craiova to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Craiova to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Antalya, about 5h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 03m
CRAISTATH

Craiova to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey5h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Antalya

Best ways to fly from Craiova to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CRA Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~5h 03m
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2
CRA Antalya (AYT) IST
Leg 1: Tailwind Airlines, TAROM · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 22m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
562 km349 miles
Journey time
5h 03mestimate
Time difference
+1hIstanbul vs Craiova
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
CRA → IST, SAW

Flights from Craiova to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Craiova to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens and Antalya. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Craiova to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 562 km.
Where do you change planes between Craiova and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH) and Antalya (AYT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Craiova and Istanbul?
Craiova: Craiova International Airport (CRA). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Craiova and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Craiova.

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