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Craiova Airport

Craiova, RO

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Craiova International Airport

Craiova, Romania · Europe

Oltenia’s **Wizz Air** base with dense European banks (LTN daily framing + BGY/BLQ/FCO/BRI/BCN/MAD/CRL/BVA/DTM/FMM/BHX/NAP/ATH/VCE and more) — compact single terminal **without Priority Pass lounge**; RAT Craiova buses 8/9 + taxi dominate ground.

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6.2/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.6
Ground access7.0
Reliability7.0
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Craiova International Airport

Craiova, Romania · Europe

Oltenia’s **Wizz Air** base with dense European banks (LTN daily framing + BGY/BLQ/FCO/BRI/BCN/MAD/CRL/BVA/DTM/FMM/BHX/NAP/ATH/VCE and more) — compact single terminal **without Priority Pass lounge**; RAT Craiova buses 8/9 + taxi dominate ground.

Airportist Score

6.2/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.6
Ground access7.0
Reliability7.0
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Fastest to city
~15–20 min drive
Arrivals taxi
Cheapest to city
RAT buses 8 / 9
RAT tariff confirm live · ~15–25 min framing
Terminals
Single passenger terminal

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Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

No PP

No Priority Pass lounge

No CRA lounge on the Priority Pass network on research day.

Public hall only — CRA is a Wizz pin, not a lounge pin.

Banks

Wizz Europe density

LTN daily framing plus Italy/Spain/Benelux/Germany/UK leisure on Wizz boards.

Confirm live seasonal adds — network changes by season.

Plant

Single compact terminal

One passenger hall — short curb-to-gate walk.

Parking and RAT stops published near the terminal.

Ground

RAT 8/9 or Arrivals taxi

Airport transport page: bus 9 Craiovița Nouă–airport; bus 8 non-stop station–airport.

Confirm live RAT timetable; taxi as fallback.

Live conditions

Right now at CRA

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Wizz Air Europe leisure and VFR from the Oltenia catchment
Travelers who prefer CRA’s short curb-to-gate over OTP transfers
RAT bus 8/9 or Arrivals taxi into Craiova

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge on research day
Almost entirely Wizz — confirm live seasonal adds (e.g. VCE/BCN) before assuming year-round
Public F&B only — pad meal patience on long banks
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.6

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for CRA.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA CRA / ICAO LRCV — Craiova International
GPS 44.318139, 23.888611 · Calea București 325A · ~7 km E of city
No Priority Pass lounge on research day
Airlines: Wizz Air Malta dominant (LTN/BGY/BLQ/FCO + Europe leisure) — confirm live
Ground: RAT buses 8 / 9 · taxis at Arrivals · on-airport parking
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

4 official sources

https://aeroportcraiova.ro/en/
https://aeroportcraiova.ro/en/transport-in-comun/
https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/cheap-flights-from-craiova
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craiova_International_Airport

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Explore the CRA guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxiCheapest: RAT buses 8 / 9
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Lounges
No Priority Pass lounge on research day — public F&B only.
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Treat CRA as a Wizz Europe pin — not a lounge stop.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Single compact terminalRAT buses 8/9 + parking
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌙11°C / 52°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:27 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.