Travelling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cluj-Napoca.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CLJ to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between CLJ and HEL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is £54. A return fare is currently £134. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CLJ to HEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Of all flights leaving Cluj-Napoca International Airport, 72.0% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Cluj-Napoca International Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CLJ? If you've booked an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and venture far and wide through Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLJ to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, top sights here include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.