Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Craiova Airport (CRA): what you need to know
Craiova is one hour ahead of Barcelona and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BCN to CRA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Craiova Airport (CRA)
Right now, C$91 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Craiova Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$192. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BCN to CRA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Craiova Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Craiova Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Craiova Airport (CRA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Craiova Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CRA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Craiova Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Autonom and discover more of Craiova and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Craiova Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Craiova Airport (CRA) to central Craiova
Craiova Airport to central Craiova has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Craiova Airport (CRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Craiova Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Craiova based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Craiova Airport for August if you want to go to Craiova during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to CRA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Craiova, now it's time to explore more of Romania. Journey about 177 kilometres east to Bucharest to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Romania, head for Iasi, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Craiova. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are among the biggest draws.