Cheap Flights from London Stansted (STN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)

Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know

• Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.

• The timezone in Cluj-Napoca is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.

• Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to CLJ 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 such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

• Flying into Cluj-Napoca (and then exploring more of Romania!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.

• The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.

• Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for STN to CLJ flights, with 80.95% of its services arriving as scheduled.

• Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between STN and CLJ:

  • Orio al Serio International Airport

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport

  • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)

• £19 is the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Return flights start at £47. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

• Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to CLJ.

• Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

• There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from STN to CLJ.

• Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.

Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)

• When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

• Stansted Airport is around 40 miles from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

• The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

• Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

  • Novotel London Stansted Airport

  • Ramada London Stansted Airport

  • Days Inn London Stansted Airport

Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)

• Book a hotel close to CLJ if you have a late Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Campeador Inn

  • Pensiunea Zbor

  • Residence iL Lago

• Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cluj-Napoca and beyond.

• Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

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 drive to the centre.

• If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)

• August is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cluj-Napoca in February.

• Book your flight from Stansted Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you want to go to Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

• For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to CLJ in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.

Explore more of Romania

• You've visited Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to discover other parts of Romania. Journey about 200 miles south-east to Bucharest to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

• Iasi is another standout destination in Romania and is around 190 miles east of Cluj-Napoca. No trip is complete without dropping by Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.