Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca one hour ahead of Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to CLJ start from 08:45 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The last service of the day is at 15:00 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flights.
Your BCN to CLJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cluj-Napoca — and maybe even more of Romania if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and CLJ:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
At the moment, R 609 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,441. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to CLJ.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CLJ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and chase adventure across Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Cluj-Napoca. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cluj-Napoca in February.
The warmest month in Cluj-Napoca is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to CLJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored after you've seen Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
Around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca, Iasi is another essential stop in Romania. No visit is complete without checking out Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.