On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Craiova to Istanbul. The distance between the cities is only 563 km, ensuring a quick flight between Romania and Turkey.
Regular flights on this route are provided by A2. Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the low-fare calendar and researching in advance how to get to Craiova Airport and reach the city center from Istanbul Airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Craiova — Istanbul by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 457 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 517 in F. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Craiova → Istanbul, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 331 | low | May | AED 387 | medium | Sep | AED 406 | medium |
| Feb | AED 331 | low | Jun | AED 449 | high | Oct | AED 387 | medium |
| Mar | AED 359 | medium | Jul | AED 463 | high | Nov | AED 345 | low |
| Apr | AED 425 | high | Aug | AED 463 | high | Dec | AED 425 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with average temperatures reaching 28.8°C. The coolest and wettest weather occurs in January, when the thermometer drops to 5.1°C and precipitation reaches its peak.
The lowest flight cost is recorded in August, starting AED 513. The peak period with the highest prices is in July, when tickets cost AED 1,022.
The optimal time for booking is September: during this period, the weather remains comfortable, and ticket prices stay affordable — starting AED 517. It is recommended to avoid traveling in July due to the significant price increase.
Regular flights on this route are operated by A2 (AirConnect). It is the primary carrier providing air service between the cities. You can view the detailed schedule, connection options, and choose a suitable departure date in the interactive list below.
Flights Craiova — Istanbul depart from Craiova Airport and arrive at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 563 km. A direct flight usually takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, though the exact time depends on the specific flight and weather conditions.
The main carrier on this route is A2. An up-to-date list of all available flights is always available on this page.
Flight prices are dynamic and seasonal. Currently, the lowest fares start from 10,865 ₽; you can check the latest information in the price calendar.
Russian citizens are granted visa-free entry to Turkey for tourism for up to 60 days.
Flights from Craiova arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), which is the city's main international aviation hub.
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