Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Cluj-Napoca is one hour ahead of Munich and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 17 weekly Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flights. The 10:25 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to CLJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Cluj-Napoca (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Romania!). Browse the direct flights from Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that offers MUC to CLJ flights. An impressive 80.65% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MUC and CLJ:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Dublin Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
79% of flights that leave from Munich Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Pick up a Cluj-Napoca Airport rental car and explore Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
From Cluj-Napoca Airport, Cluj-Napoca is approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Cluj-Napoca. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Munich Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to CLJ in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Romania you should also see. About 322 kms (200 miles) south-east of Cluj-Napoca, a trip to Bucharest will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Caru' cu Bere, National Bank of Romania Museum and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament.
Around 306 kms (190 miles) east of Cluj-Napoca, Iasi is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience major highlights starting with Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.