Flying from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 9 hours ahead of Cluj-Napoca, where Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from CLJ to Melbourne.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You will need an e-visa for Australia if you have a passport from Romania and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
CLJ is about 6 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 12 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 37 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CLJ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Melbourne
C$929 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,496. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CLJ to Melbourne. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 42 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Drop your bags here after your flight from CLJ to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from CLJ to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
After locking in your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Melbourne, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
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