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Flights from Istanbul to Craiova
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Craiova. 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
Istanbul to Craiova at a glance
Fastest journey5h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Antalya
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Craiova
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Athens (ATH) CRA
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Wizz Air
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
- -1hCraiova vs Istanbul
- Currency in Craiova
- RON
- Airports
- IST, SAW → CRA
Flights from Istanbul to Craiova: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Craiova?
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 Istanbul to Craiova?
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 Istanbul and Craiova?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH) and Antalya (AYT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Craiova?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Craiova: Craiova International Airport (CRA).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Craiova?
Craiova is 1 hour behind Istanbul.





