Flying from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main terminals in Washington DC.
Cluj-Napoca is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Washington DC to CLJ.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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76.44% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and CLJ are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights departing from BWI touch down at their destination on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
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Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. The time it takes to get there by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
C$358 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. A return flight starts at C$818. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to CLJ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Cluj-Napoca. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Washington DC to CLJ flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cluj-Napoca to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Cluj-Napoca
Start your Cluj-Napoca trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Târgul de Crăciun and St. Michael's Church are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Cluj-Napoca to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museum Square.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Romania you should also see. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Cluj-Napoca, a visit to Timisoara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Timișoara, Timisoara Historical Centre and St. George's Cathedral.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Romania, consider Craiova, about 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca. Craiova Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum are key highlights.