Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
A direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport takes on average 3 hours 42 minutes. The timezone in Cluj-Napoca is UTC+2, making it 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Each week, there are 7 flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. The earliest flight from MAD to CLJ is at 06:40 and the latest is at 20:45.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To break up your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the MAD - CLJ route are:
Frankfurt Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Romania. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before reserving your cheap ticket from MAD to CLJ, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
C$58 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Return flights start from C$118. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAD to CLJ.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport takes about 37 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 12 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you want to go to Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MAD to CLJ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cluj-Napoca
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Cluj-Napoca right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from MAD to CLJ:
St. Michael's Church and Hoia Baciu Forest are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Cluj-Napoca to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Banffy Palace.
Complete your Cluj-Napoca trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Cluj-Napoca trip.
