How to find cheap flights to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
ج.م. 10,579 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CLJ, the lowest fare is ج.م. 3,586.
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To get cheap tickets to Cluj-Napoca, where Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Cluj-Napoca. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Cluj-Napoca, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Cluj-Napoca International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Cluj-Napoca
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Cluj-Napoca is typically June.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to CLJ that suits your itinerary and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to CLJ. Travel then if you're eager to see Cluj-Napoca at its busiest and best.
February is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Cluj-Napoca then.
With averages of between 13ºC and 27ºC, August is when Cluj-Napoca is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -10ºC to 5ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? March is the driest month in Cluj-Napoca, averaging six days of rain.
June brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Cluj-Napoca quickly. Book a direct flight to Cluj-Napoca International Airport with one of these major airlines:
TAROM has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 94% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it an excellent choice when reserving your CLJ plane ticket.
The timezone at CLJ is UTC+2.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to CLJ. Choose any of these hotels close to Cluj-Napoca International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Touch down and take off again in a car hire in CLJ. Line up your ride with Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and discover parts of Cluj-Napoca that most visitors tend to miss.
Cluj-Napoca International Airport has an on-time rating of 72%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania.
Getting to central Cluj-Napoca from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The distance from CLJ to central Cluj-Napoca is about 6 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to CLJ.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Cluj-Napoca has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Cluj-Napoca highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Cluj-Napoca:
Târgul de Crăciun: Offering a memorable introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.64 kilometres east of the centre.
Botanical Garden Museum: Take some time out here while exploring Cluj-Napoca. This park is roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre.
Museum Square: Want more reasons to visit Cluj-Napoca? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 0.32 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Baia Mare from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The nearby city of Baia Mare is about 137 kilometres from CLJ. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Travelling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Bistriţa
Bistriţan is located around 72 kilometres from Cluj-Napoca International Airport. If that's where you're going, the trip by public transport takes about 3 hours 20 minutes.
It'll take you 1 hour 50 minutes or so to drive to Bistriţa.
Explore more of Romania
Up for more adventures? Timisoara is a must-do while you're in Romania. It's around 225 kilometres south-west of Cluj-Napoca and features Timișoara, Timisoara Historical Centre and St. George's Cathedral. The most convenient airport for this city is Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR).
Another city in Romania that has plenty going for it is Craiova. From Cluj-Napoca, it's roughly 274 kilometres south and features highlights like Craiova Botanical Garden and Nicolae Romanescu Park. Work in a visit to Craiova's Art Museum too. Craiova Airport (CRA) handles most flights into the city.
Or head for Braşov, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Cluj-Napoca. Brasov Historical Centre, Centru Vechi and Black Tower are just the start of the reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Brasov Ghimbav Airport (GHV).
