Southwest Romania's gateway to European destinations.
Opened
1939
Location
Craiova, Romania
Craiova International Airport (IATA: CRA, ICAO: LRCV) is a public airport serving Craiova, the capital of Dolj County in southwestern Romania. It handles both passenger and cargo traffic, connecting the region to several European cities.
The airport has undergone modernization efforts in recent years to upgrade its infrastructure and expand capacity. It remains one of the smaller international airports in Romania, complementing the country's larger hubs in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Timișoara.
Craiova Airport supports regional economic development and tourism, with low-cost carriers playing a significant role in its route network, particularly to Western European destinations popular with the Romanian diaspora.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 7 km east of Craiova city center, accessible by taxi, car, and limited public bus services.
Airlines here
Wizz Air is the dominant carrier at Craiova, operating routes to several Western European cities including London, Milan, and Barcelona.
Notable facts
›The airport has a single runway designated 09/27.
›Wizz Air operates the majority of scheduled passenger services.
›The airport serves a catchment area covering much of Oltenia region in southwestern Romania.
›Runway length is approximately 2,500 meters, capable of handling medium-haul aircraft.
›The airport also handles cargo and charter flights in addition to scheduled services.
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Craiova International Airport is located in the south-western part of Romania, 7 km (4.3 mi) east of Craiova municipality, one of Romania's largest cities. The airport area is the headquarters of Avioane Craiova, the company which built the Romanian IAR-93 and IAR-99 aircraft.