Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca one hour ahead of Lyon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to CLJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LYS and CLJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight is ج.م. 852. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 3,198. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LYS to CLJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of the departures from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LYS:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Book a hotel near CLJ if you're catching a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and experience more of Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
From Cluj-Napoca International Airport, Cluj-Napoca is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cluj-Napoca in February.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to CLJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Romania you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres south-east of Cluj-Napoca, a visit to Bucharest will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
Around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca, Iasi is another favourite stop in Romania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
