Cheap Flights from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)

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Flight deals from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £79. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca

Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cluj-Napoca.

Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£37
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr
Most popular airlineTAROM
Average flights per week137

Finding cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca is £72. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour is the average flight time from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca.
TAROM, EL AL Israel Airlines and Etihad Airways fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca.
As of June 2026, there are 137 flights per week flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport on Monday, 17 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cluj-Napoca is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, TAROM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cluj-Napoca.

Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.

  • Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca share the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • Pack your suitcase and choose from 47 weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your OTP to CLJ flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with TAROM on this route.

  • TAROM leads the way as the most punctual carrier for OTP to CLJ flights, with 88.7% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. These are the top stopovers between OTP and CLJ:

    • Munich Airport

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport

    • Milan Bergamo Airport

Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Bucharest Otopeni Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near OTP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:

  • Grab a Cluj-Napoca Airport rental car and discover Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • For the best deal, book your ride from Cluj-Napoca Airport about three weeks before you travel.

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.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Before locking in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cluj-Napoca, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from OTP to CLJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 5ºC on average.

Explore more of Romania

  • Bucharest is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored after you've seen Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kms (200 miles) away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

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