Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
Flights from OTP to CLJ start from 05:55 — the first with TAROM. The last service of the day is at 23:10 with TAROM. Overall, you can take your pick of 43 weekly Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flights.
Your OTP to CLJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Cluj-Napoca (and then discovering more of Romania!) is easy with Anima Wings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Anima Wings is the top choice for travellers on this route.
TAROM is a leader in on-time performance for OTP to CLJ flights, with 93.75% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between OTP and CLJ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
C$57 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$124. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from OTP to CLJ by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from OTP to CLJ.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
71.27% of flights taking off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near OTP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Pick up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and explore Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport to central Cluj-Napoca has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cluj-Napoca in February.
The warmest month in Cluj-Napoca is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to CLJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to discover more of Romania. Travel around 322 kilometres south-east to Bucharest to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of Romania, head for Iasi, roughly 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are among its highlights.