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.