| Popular Airport | Timișoara Traian Vuia Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 160 Miles |
Travelling between the city center and Craiova Airport is very easy thanks to the rental cars, taxis or buses which operate at regular intervals every day. You can travel to Craiova Airport, which is located approximately 7 kilometers of the city center, by using the budget-friendly buses departing from the stops in the city center during the day. If your flight is at a late hour, you can prefer getting on a taxi for travelling to Craiova Airport. If you choose renting a car in the city center, you can comfortably reach Craiova Airport. You can leave the car to the office of the car rental company when you reach the airport from the city center. By choosing one of these alternatives, you can have a comfortable travel to the airport.
It is possible to directly arrive at Craiova Airport in about 15 minutes by using the bus route 9 departing from the city center. This bus route carries passengers from the city center to Craiova Airport from 05:30 am to 11:00 pm. If you do not have too much luggage, you can easily and comfortably travel to the airport from the city center by using this bus route. Passengers, who have heavy luggage and have flights at late hours of the night, can prefer getting on a taxi instead of using a bus for a more comfortable transportation.
It is possible to use a taxi in Craiova at any time of the day. You can provide your transportation to the airport by getting on a taxi in the city center. The cost of travelling to the airport by taxi is higher compared to bus. However, using a taxi is a more advantageous option since it offers a faster and more comfortable travel compared to other alternatives like bus. You can call a taxi to your hotel or other points of the city and arrive at Craiova Airport in about 10-15 minutes after a comfortable travel.
If you rent a car from one of the car rental companies such as Autonom, Simbra, AVIS and 4C offering service in the region, you can arrive at Craiova Airport within minutes. Many car rental companies offering service in the center have also offices at Craiova Airport. In this way, you can leave the car to the car rental office at the airport and then continue your travel without any problem. Since the distance between the airport and city center is short, you can reach the airport in a short time by renting a car. You can easily find your way to Craiova Airport by following the signs. There are parking areas for the visitors of the airport. You can rent your car for one day or if you will use the car during your visit, you can rent your car for a few days. This is among the comfortable transportation options that you can for travelling to the airport from the city center as well as using the car during your whole visit. You can also get information about the car rental process in advance by contacting some of the car rental companies. After choosing your company, you can easily complete the process and take the road to your destination.
At Craiova Airport, there are many services offered to the guests of the airport such as comfortable lounges, the offices of local and foreign car rental companies, ATMs and lockers where the guests can leave their belongings for a while. You can do shopping at duty-free shop and use child care rooms while travelling with your baby or children. There are also alternatives in terms of eating and drinking. You can spend time in a cafe or restaurant before your flight. You can get support about many issues by visiting the information desk when you need any help. The airport is open for 24 hours. You can benefit from the taxis or buses waiting in front of Craiova Airport for travelling to the city center or the regions near the airport.
It’s incredibly easy to get to Timişoara city center from Traian Vuia Airport because there are so many different transportation options to cover the 12km of distance between them. The public transport system is quite advance in terms of buses and there are also many options for those wanting private transport options. If you prefer not to take taxi, use transfer services, or rent a car, then the express buses are a great way to get from the airport to the city center.
Taking one of the express buses is no doubt the easiest way of getting to the city center from the airport. There are many different bus services available in the city, but only the express buses that are with the R.A.T.T. bus company travel directly between the city and the airport. To get directly to the center of Timişoara take the E4. If you want to go to the central train station (Gare De Nord) in Timişoara then take the E4B. You can get a ticket from the airport, or from the ticket vending machines next to the bus stops. As of 2016, a single ticket for the express buses costs 2.50 Romanian Lei.
If you arrived at Traian Vuia Airport at a time where there is no public transportation, taking a taxi may be the best way of reaching the city center. The taxi should take you to Timişoara in 10-15 minutes for a reasonable price. All you need to do is get in one of the taxis waiting outside the terminal and ask them to take you to the center of Timişoara. The price for the fare should be a maximum of 30 lei, if they ask more than that, or they are not using a taximeter, then request that they give a you a price similar to that. The YATTAXI taxis are particularly reliable and affordable so you should jump in one of these if you see any. Abonament Taxi and Acces Taxi are also recommended.
There are many car rental agencies in Traian Vuia Airport. If you make a reservation beforehand, after having done your research of course, you can get your car and be heading to Timişoara in no time. Some of the car rental agencies that have branches in Traian Vuia Airport include: Avis, Bavaria, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty, City Car, Api Rent, Autonom, Enterprise and Easy Terra Car Rental. Once you have your car, all you need to do is follow the E70 motorway and you’ll be in Timişoara in 10-12 minutes.
