Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Craiova Airport (CRA): what you need to know
The timezone in Craiova is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Manchester.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAN to CRA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Craiova Airport (CRA)
Currently, Rs15,566 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Craiova Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs24,557. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAN to CRA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Craiova Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAN to CRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Craiova Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Manchester Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Craiova Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Craiova Airport (CRA)
If you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Craiova Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CRA:
Grab a Craiova Airport rental car and explore Craiova and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Autonom are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Craiova Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Craiova Airport (CRA) to central Craiova
Craiova Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Craiova. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Craiova Airport (CRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Craiova Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Craiova in February.
The warmest month in Craiova is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Craiova Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to CRA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Craiova. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
If there's time to check out another side of Romania, head for Iasi, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Craiova. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are key highlights.
