Flying from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Frankfurt. Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) out of here.
Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Frankfurt to CLJ. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to CLJ leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Looking to fly out of Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)? Direct Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) plane tickets are available from here.
Catch your direct flight from Frankfurt to CLJ with Wizz Air Malta. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of HHN.
On the HHN to CLJ route, Wizz Air Malta is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to CLJ flight:
Most flights that leave Frankfurt Hahn Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport flight.
Getting from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. How long it takes to get to the centre by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
R 757 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. A return flight starts from R 2,068. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap flights from Frankfurt to CLJ, book your plane ticket four months ahead of your departure date.
September is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Frankfurt to CLJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Cluj-Napoca. July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Frankfurt to CLJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cluj-Napoca to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Cluj-Napoca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Cluj-Napoca right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are essential stops on your Cluj-Napoca itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Romania just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres southwest of Cluj-Napoca, a trip to Timisoara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Piata Victoriei, Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral and Thomas Ede Palace.
Craiova is another standout destination in Romania and is around 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca. No journey is complete without a visit to "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.
