The Cluj-Napoca International Airport serves the unofficial capital of Transylvania, an important university and technology center in Romania.
It is the country's second largest airport by traffic, a gateway to a vibrant historic center and numerous Transylvanian castles in the surrounding area.
How to get to Cluj-Napoca International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CLJ
Parking near Cluj-Napoca International Airport
A multi-storey car park is adjacent to the terminal.
Parking rates reflect the typical standards of the region.
How to get to Cluj-Napoca from CLJ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Cluj-Napoca International Airport
The major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, very popular for exploring Transylvanian castles in the surrounding region.
EU visitors can rent with just their national driving licence, passport and credit card.
Hotels near Cluj-Napoca International Airport
At the airport
The Sky Airport Hotel is about 200-300 metres from the terminal, a walk of a few minutes; for the centre there's still bus 8 (30 minutes) or a taxi (10-15 minutes).
Best for: Short layovers and departures before 7, when you want check-in a step from the room.
- Check-in on foot in a few minutes, opened recently with very careful cleaning standards
- No risk of missing the flight due to a late bus or traffic on the main road
- Only the airport area around, with no independent restaurants within walking distance
- For an evening in the centre you still need 10-15 minutes by taxi or 30 by bus, there and back
Centre - Piaţa Unirii
Bus 8 from the airport in about 30 minutes (every 15 minutes on weekdays) or a taxi in 10-15 minutes for about 8 euros.
Best for: Those who want the main square, St. Michael's Church and the city-centre restaurants within walking distance.
- Piaţa Unirii, St. Michael's Church and the university centre within walking distance of every hotel in the area
- Good choice of independent restaurants and cafés, open until late
- No hotel is directly on the square: you still need 10-15 minutes on foot from the more outlying ones
- A university area, so noisier on weekend evenings
Recommended hotels
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cluj - City Plaza About 650 metres from Piaţa Unirii, the most central hotel in the area; indoor pool and gym, in a modern 2017 building close to the town hall and the museums. View availability
- Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca About 10 minutes on foot from the old town, on one of the main boulevards; breakfast included in the price and among the most praised in the reviews. View availability
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj The first 5-star hotel in Transylvania, about 1.3 km from Piaţa Unirii in the stadium area; rooms of a higher standard than the city average. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, the country's second largest by traffic, handles numerous European connections, many low-cost.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport 2.5 hours in advance for international flights.
Map of Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Cluj-Napoca a good starting point for Transylvanian castles?
Yes, numerous medieval castles and fortresses in the region can be reached by car from the city, including some linked to the Dracula legend.
Q. How much does a taxi from the airport to central Cluj cost?
Roughly 30-50 RON (6-10 EUR) to Mihai Viteazu Square, in the city centre.
Q. Does Uber work in Cluj-Napoca?
Yes, it is available and often a convenient alternative to traditional taxis.
Q. Is Cluj a university city?
Yes, it is considered the unofficial capital of Transylvania and a major university and technology hub in Romania.
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