Craiova to Bucharest flights
Bucharest lies 184 km (114 mi) east of Craiova, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Craiova | Bucharest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Population | 234,140 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | CRA, 7 km out | BBU, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Craiova
Craiova is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Craiova International Airport (CRA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,499 ft | 297 ft |
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,484 ft | 314 ft |
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Staying in Bucharest
Our booking partner lists 4,113+ places to stay in Bucharest (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 854 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (446), and 11 are five-star. Across 676 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 474,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bucharest from Craiova?
184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, east of Craiova.
How long does it take to get from Craiova to Bucharest by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Craiova and Bucharest?
No, both are on Europe/Bucharest at the moment.
Which airports are used for Craiova to Bucharest flights?
Typically Craiova International Airport (CRA) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU); Bucharest also has OTP.
Where can I stay in Bucharest?
Our booking partner lists 4,113+ places to stay in Bucharest, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.