How to find cheap flights to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
Right now, £16 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to CLJ for £32.
Stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to CLJ drop, we'll notify you.
We recommend booking about one month before your planned departure. That's when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Cluj-Napoca, where Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Cluj-Napoca. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to travel to Cluj-Napoca, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Cluj-Napoca
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Cluj-Napoca in June.
To find the cheapest month for flights to CLJ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to CLJ. Visit then if you're eager to see Cluj-Napoca at its busiest and best.
Travel in January if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Cluj-Napoca are generally more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Cluj-Napoca, averaging between 13ºC and 30ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -10ºC to 5ºC.
October comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Cluj-Napoca.
May has the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Cluj-Napoca in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Consider booking your CLJ plane ticket with TAROM. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 94% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
The timezone at CLJ is UTC+2.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to CLJ:
If you're catching an onward flight from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport or flying home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 86% of all departures from CLJ arrive at their destination without delays.
Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania.
Getting to central Cluj-Napoca from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
Central Cluj-Napoca is about 10 kms (6 miles) from CLJ.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to CLJ.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Cluj-Napoca:
Cluj-Napoca highlights
Jump off your flight to Cluj-Napoca and head straight for these leading attractions:
St. Michael's Church: Located around 3 kms (2 miles) west of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Botanical Garden Museum: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Cluj-Napoca. This park is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) west of the centre.
Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the centre of Cluj-Napoca.
How to get to Baia Mare from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
The nearby city of Baia Mare is about 137 kms (85 miles) from CLJ. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Travelling from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) to Bistriţa
Located about 72 kms (45 miles) away, Bistriţa is another city that's easy to reach from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. It'll take you around 3 hours 20 minutes to make the trip on public transport from CLJ.
The drive time to Bistriţa is roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Explore more of Romania
Romania has plenty more ways to surprise you. Carry on to Timisoara, located around 225 kms (140 miles) southwest of Cluj-Napoca. Piata Victoriei, Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral and Thomas Ede Palace have to be on your to-do list. Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Craiova is another top destination in Romania and is roughly 274 kms (170 miles) south of Cluj-Napoca. Zero in on some of the best places like "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum. Craiova International Airport (CRA) handles most flights into this city.
Or head to Braşov, about 193 kms (120 miles) southeast of Cluj-Napoca. St. Peter's Church, Council Square and Tâmpa are among the many reasons to go. You can get here by flying into Brasov Ghimbav Airport (GHV).