Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your IAD to CLJ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and CLJ:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight is R 5,085. A return plane ticket is currently R 11,373. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to CLJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to CLJ.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that depart Washington Dulles Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Pick up a Cluj-Napoca Airport rental car and discover Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport for August if you want to go to Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to CLJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Cluj-Napoca, a visit to Bucharest will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Caru' cu Bere, National Bank of Romania Museum and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament.
If you're ready to explore another side of Romania, consider Iasi, about 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs are the start of reasons to visit.
