Craiova
Oltenia's main city, with a grand early-1900s park and early Brâncuși sculptures in its art museum.
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What Craiova is like
Craiova is the main city of Oltenia in south-west Romania, a relaxed university city with a grand old park and a lively centre. Few British visitors make it here, which is part of the appeal.
Don't miss
- 01Nicolae Romanescu ParkA huge park from the early 1900s, with a lake, a suspension bridge and woodland walks.
- 02Art MuseumIn the ornate Jean Mihail Palace, with early sculptures by Constantin Brâncuși.
- 03Casa BănieiThe city's oldest civil building, now a museum of local crafts.
- 04Old townPedestrian streets of cafés around the city centre.
Where to stay
- City centreWalkable, near the old town and museums.
- Near the parkQuieter, by Romanescu Park.
Worth knowing
The sculptor Constantin Brâncuși studied at Craiova's School of Arts and Crafts in the 1890s.
Târgu Jiu: Brâncuși's open-air masterpieces
Photo: Vlad Tamnos · CC BY-SA 4.0
Constantin Brâncuși's monumental ensemble, including the Endless Column, the Gate of the Kiss and the Table of Silence.
Direct flights to Craiova from the UK
2 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Wizz Air | All year | 1,294 mi | Fares → |
| Luton | Wizz Air | All year | 1,227 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Craiova by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -4° | 7 |
| February | 6° | -2° | 6 |
| March | 12° | 2° | 6 |
| April | 18° | 7° | 7 |
| May | 24° | 11° | 9 |
| June | 28° | 15° | 7 |
| July | 30° | 17° | 6 |
| August | 30° | 17° | 5 |
| September | 25° | 12° | 6 |
| October | 18° | 7° | 6 |
| November | 10° | 3° | 6 |
| December | 4° | -2° | 7 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Craiova). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Romania travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.