Flights to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)

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Cheap Flights to Cluj-Napoca Airport

When you are planning a trip to Cluj-Napoca in Romania, you want to find the best deals possible. Cluj is the second largest city in Romania in terms of population and is located in the northwestern part of the country. Cluj is centrally located; approximately 200 miles from Bucharest, Budapest, and Belgrade. The city is located near the Someșul Mic River and is considered to be the unofficial capital of the province of Transylvania. The best time to fly into Cluj-Napoca Airport is March and April.

About Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)

The airport is modern, having been renovated in 2006. There are many restaurants, a Romanian bakery, a shopping center, and several lounges. There are a few areas in the airport designed for recharging electronic devices and WiFi is provided for a fee.

The airport serves around 1.9 million passengers each year. Every major airline provides coverage to the airport. The airport is located 5 miles east of the city center and is accessible by the main thoroughfare, European Route E-576. CTP is the city's local transit system, and it provides public transport to and from the airport for less than $5, oneway. The airport is connected to the rail station by trolley at the No.5 rail station. There are also taxis, hotel shuttles, and car rental available.

Things to do in Cluj

Cluj is a city steeped in history and tradition. It is considered to be one of the most important academic, industrial, and cultural centers in Romania. While there, you should plan a visit to Babes-Bolyai University and tour the magnificent botanical garden. The architecture in and around the city is a mix of Greek, Roman, French, and Russian.

Cluj is located in the center of Transylvania at the confluence of the Apuseni range. The city is surrounded by forests and grasslands.There are many rare species of plants found in this area, including the Venus Slipper. Old churches in the city are some of the most well preserved and beautiful. Many of them date back 500 years. There is a modern ski resort which sits atop Feleac Hill. This is about 31 miles from the city of Cluj. There are two summer resorts in the area as well. These are the Zidul Mic and Zidul Mare.

If you decide to see the countryside while in Cluj, you will be rewarded with sights like farms and castles. Most of the castles date back to the medieval period. Once, theBontida Banffy Castle was known as the Versailles of Transylvania. It is located outside of Cluj in the nearby village of Bontida. If you ask the locals for directions to Count Dracula's castle, be prepared for some goodhearted jeering and a lengthy history lesson. The remains of that castle are located in Târgoviște, Romania.

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