Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Cluj-Napoca is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zagreb.
Your ZAG to CLJ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Currently, £49 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £108. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ZAG to CLJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights that leave from Franjo Tudman Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Zagreb to Franjo Tudman Airport is around 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ZAG? If you're boarding an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you're landing on a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CLJ:
Pick up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and discover Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own set of wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is roughly 4 miles from central Cluj-Napoca. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cluj-Napoca in February.
The warmest month in Cluj-Napoca is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to CLJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to explore more of Romania. Journey about 200 miles south-east to Bucharest to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Iasi is another well-known destination in Romania and is around 190 miles east of Cluj-Napoca. No journey is complete without a visit to Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.