Flying from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Bucharest's main airport, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Explore your options for catching a flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) leaving from this base.
The average length of a direct Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight is 55 minutes.
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest. Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca.
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) is the most popular route. There are 45 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with TAROM at 10:20pm. Choose the first OTP to CLJ departure with TAROM at 5:20am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Your flight from Bucharest to CLJ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can find a direct flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
TAROM is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport taking off from OTP.
TAROM is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from OTP to CLJ.
TAROM ranks highest for on-time performance. A reliable 93.75% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Traveling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 miles in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on schedule at their destination.
About Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near CLJ if you have a late flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Go where the road takes you with a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and venture far and wide through Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is around 3 miles from central Cluj-Napoca. How long it'll take to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
$36 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. A return flight starts at $98. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to CLJ.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ). Plan your visit to Cluj-Napoca in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Cluj-Napoca is August, with temperatures ranging between 55ºF and 81ºF. Book your Bucharest to CLJ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºF and 41ºF.
More about Cluj-Napoca
Start your Cluj-Napoca trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Cluj-Napoca when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Târgul de Crăciun followed by St. Michael's Church and Museum Square.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Romania waiting to be discovered. Around 140 miles south-west of Cluj-Napoca, a trip to Timisoara will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Timișoara, Timisoara Historical Center and St. George's Cathedral.
Craiova is another well-known destination in Romania and is around 170 miles south of Cluj-Napoca. No trip is complete without seeing Craiova Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.
