Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca six hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your JFK to CLJ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between JFK and CLJ:
Zurich Airport
Dublin Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight is £180. A return plane ticket is currently £399. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JFK to CLJ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and see more of Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
From Cluj-Napoca International Airport, Cluj-Napoca is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you want to explore Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to CLJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to explore more of Romania. Travel around 200 miles south-east to Bucharest to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Romania, head for Iasi, about 190 miles east of Cluj-Napoca. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are highlights.
