Travellers to Târgu Jiu usually fly into Craiova (CRA), the nearest airport with regular flights. Many search for a "transfer aeroport Craiova – Tg Jiu", and that is exactly this trip: about 115 km north through Dolj and Gorj, a little under two hours by car.
🚗 about 115 km · ⏱ about 1 h 45 min · 🇷🇴 no border
From Craiova to Târgu Jiu
The airport is on the east side of Craiova, so the car first goes round the city and then takes the road north west through Filiași towards the Jiu valley. It is a national road through villages and fields, quiet most of the day. In winter, fog in the valley is more common than snow.
Târgu Jiu is best known for Constantin Brâncuși's monumental ensemble: the Endless Column, the Gate of the Kiss and the Table of Silence, all along one axis through the town. Many visitors come just to see it, others come for business or to visit family.
Going further into Gorj
- Tismana monastery, at the foot of the mountains west of the town
- The Polovragi cave and monastery, on the way to Novaci
- Rânca, the small ski resort on the Transalpina road, open in winter
- Bumbești-Jiu and the Jiu gorge towards Petroșani
We drive to any address in Târgu Jiu or the villages around it. If you are going on to Rânca or Novaci, tell us and we include it in one price.
The fare is fixed for the whole car and agreed when you book. For a flight from Craiova we usually pick you up in Târgu Jiu about three and a half hours before departure.
Craiova Airport is small, and the driver waits right at the exit of the arrivals hall. Send us the flight number so the pickup follows the real landing time.
How long is the transfer from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu?
Usually around an hour and three quarters, a little more in bad weather.
Can you take us to Rânca in winter?
Yes. Tell us the hotel. In snow the driver uses winter tyres and chains if needed.
Is the price per person?
No. One price for the whole car, one way.
Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu: what to know before you go
- Within Romania, no border
- No prepayment
- Free child seats
- Free waiting if the flight is late
How do I get from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu?
The easiest way is a private transfer. Your own driver takes you door to door from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu, with no other passengers and no stops you did not ask for. Book online, by phone, WhatsApp or Viber.
Is there a border crossing on the way?
No. Craiova Airport and Târgu Jiu are both in Romania, so there is no border check on this trip.
Where does the driver meet me at Craiova Airport?
In the arrivals hall, after you collect your luggage. We follow your flight, so if it lands late the waiting is free.
How many people and how much luggage fit?
A car takes up to 4 passengers. A minivan takes up to 6, depending on the luggage, and minibuses take 8 or 16. Child seats are free, just tell us the age of the children.
Can I travel with my dog or cat?
Yes, pets can travel together with their owner. Tell us about the pet when you book.
About Târgu Jiu
Târgu Jiu is in the Gorj region of Romania. In a straight line it is about 95 km northwest of Craiova Airport. The road is longer and depends on the route the driver takes. Larger towns nearby: Lupeni (about 35 km), Motru (about 35 km).
Places near Târgu Jiu we also drive to from Craiova Airport
Other transfers from Craiova Airport
Private Taxi transfers from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania
are faster, reliable and more comfortable than shuttles, buses and trains from Craiova Airport, city center, hotel, factory, train station, airport to Târgu Jiu Romania, city center, hotel, resort, airport, train station or to any other place, you need to get to.
What is a Private Taxi Transfer?
Private Taxi transfer is a transportation service which meets and brings you exactly where you asked: a Book-Transfer's driver meets you at the airport (very close to the Arrivals), at the hotel reception or at the exactly given address. He helps you with your luggage and suitcases and brings you fast and safety from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania - your drop-off location.
Our Fleet
We offer transport from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania by different vehicles: 4+1 passenger car, 6+1 minivan, 8+1 van, 16+1 minibus, as well as large buses for 50 passengers.
Our car fleet consists of different types, brands and models of cars, for a safe and comfortable journey.
We also have luxury cars to provide you VIP transfers from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania for you and your guests.
Car 4+1
Minivan 6+1
Minibus 8+1
Minibus 16+1
Need to rent a private car with driver hourly or daily?
If you need to rent a car with driver for some hours or for some days, you can trust us! Just fill in the FORM in the website and you will receive very soon our best offer for renting a private car with driver. After your confirmation, at the agrred date and time the driver with car will wait for you on the pick-up point!
Need to book a car with driver from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania?
If you need to book a car with driver from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania, you can trust us! On the agreed day and time, you will be met by our qualified professional driver. He will take you completely safely and carefully from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania or from Târgu Jiu Romania to Craiova Airport.
Why do people prefer to book Taxi Transfer from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania with us?
The travelers prefer us because of the professional service.
You can pre-order inexpensive economy private taxi transfer from Craiova Airport city center, train station, a factory or exact address to Târgu Jiu Romania city center, exact address or airport. You can order also comfortable car transfer for the family with children, Economy minivan or minibus for a tourist group or a Luxury transfer. The transfer cost from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania is fixed at the time of pre-order and never rises: either when the driver is waiting for the passenger longer at the airport, when the stop is necessary, or because of traffic jams.
Enjoy and pleasant trip from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania with us!
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Our Service
If you need a taxi to pick you up from Craiova Airport and take you to Târgu Jiu Romania or to another place, just trust us. At the agreed date and time, a qualified professional driver speaking English will wait for you with a plate with your name (at the airport, hotel, train station, bus station or address). He will take you safely to the hotel, the factory or the address where you go.
Private Taxi transfers from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania or from Târgu Jiu Romania to Craiova Airport. We will send more taxi cars if necessary. We will organize all the process for the transportation you need.
Our cars are in excellent condition, air-conditioned, new and pleasantly smelling. The taxi transportations we offer are only with secured professional drivers with extensive experience behind the wheel. You can rest assured that our company hires drivers after a complete examination of their professional and personal qualities.
Trust our professionalism and experience, and book your trip by taxi from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania or from Târgu Jiu Romania to Craiova Airport with our company.
Advantages of private taxi transfer compared to the other transports from Craiova Airport to Târgu Jiu Romania
Minimum 10-15 minutes faster, compared to the other taxi companies, because the Book-Transfer's driver knows your arrival time in advance and will be waiting for you in Craiova Airport, at the appointed place - airport, hotel, address, and will take you to Târgu Jiu Romania.
No Panic! You won’t have to search for Wi-Fi, open an app or a website, enter the travel preferences and looking for a car. Everything you need has already been done.
The car meets the requirements: necessary amount of seats and luggage space, air conditioner and a child safety seat, if you requested it.
You will not get lost in Craiova Airport or in Târgu Jiu Romania, as the driver will meet you and lead you to the car. He will bring you to the designated place, so you won’t have to get there on foot from the public transport stop.
Comfortable and peaceful. Book-Transfer's driver will be waiting for you at the appointed place in Craiova Airport with a nameplate and will help you with the luggage. During the trip you can always ask to pull up, stop for a cafe, WC or a shop. If necessary, the driver can help you check-in into a hotel, acting as an interpreter at the reception - just ask him for that.
Payment in preferable currency. You want to pay in cash in Euro or in local currency? Not problem. The driver accept both currencies.