Traveling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Bucharest's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cluj-Napoca.
Take your pick of 43 weekly Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights. The 04:25 departure with TAROM is the earliest flight you can take. TAROM operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CLJ to OTP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Bucharest (and then exploring more of Romania!) is a cinch with Anima Wings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Anima Wings has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating CLJ to OTP flights, TAROM has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CLJ and OTP include:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
$41 is the best price for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $98. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CLJ to OTP by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CLJ to OTP.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
72.0% of flights that depart Cluj-Napoca International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Cluj-Napoca International Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CLJ? If you're catching an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
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Reserving your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest
From Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, Bucharest is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling by public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bucharest in April.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 63ºF and 91ºF. Book your flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºF and 46ºF. Look for cheap tickets from CLJ to OTP sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Iasi is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bucharest. Around 200 miles away to the north, well-known attractions include Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 200 miles north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another essential stop in Romania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.