Flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport.
Cluj-Napoca and Athens share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CLJ to ATH flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Animawings is your gateway to discovering Athens (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Animawings.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CLJ and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Munich Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 759. A return ticket right now is R 1,656. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CLJ to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from CLJ to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
Cluj-Napoca Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from CLJ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Cluj-Napoca Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CLJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLJ to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
