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CLJ Cluj-Napoca International Airport

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Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) serves Cluj-Napoca, about 7 km east of Cluj-Napoca. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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ICAOLRCL
ServesCluj-Napoca
From centre7 km
Non-stop18
Airlines6
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Elevation316 m

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The airport in numbers

Cluj-Napoca International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cluj-Napoca International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.6M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
3.6M
as of 2025
Elevation
316 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1996–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Cluj-Napoca

The airport is about 7 km east of Cluj-Napoca, about 21 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.

Taxi & apps: Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank. Estimated fare to the centre: lei21–lei33.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 minlei21–lei33
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CLJ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Sighișoara105 km111 minlei271–lei431
Sibiu115 km121 minlei297–lei471
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cluj-Napoca International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~lei21–lei33 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cluj-napoca ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cluj-Napoca International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air · Tarom · Alitalia · Lufthansa · Czech Airlines · Austrian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cluj-Napoca International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cluj-Napoca International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cluj-napoca shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to the centre of Cluj-Napoca?
Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. The airport is about 7 km east of Cluj-Napoca, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Cluj-Napoca?
Roughly lei21–lei33 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Cluj-Napoca International Airport?
Book from the touchscreen kiosks in arrivals, or Bolt/Uber (both legal). Not from the rank.
What's the cheapest way from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Cluj-Napoca?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem.
Can I get from Cluj-Napoca International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Bucharest (Otopeni): a train to Gara de Nord (~25 min) or bus 100. Pirate taxis are a known problem. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cluj-Napoca International Airport?
About 18 destinations, including Bucharest, Vienna, Prague, Eindhoven. 6 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cluj-Napoca International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cluj-Napoca International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cluj-Napoca International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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