Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca one hour behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to CLJ start at 07:05 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 20:00 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are nine weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IST to CLJ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Cluj-Napoca (and maybe even some other great parts of Romania!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IST and CLJ include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight is R 1,415. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,688. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from IST to CLJ by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IST to CLJ.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you have a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CLJ:
Grab a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and explore Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own set of wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
From Cluj-Napoca International Airport, Cluj-Napoca is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cluj-Napoca. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cluj-Napoca, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to CLJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
Iasi is another standout destination in Romania and is around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. No journey is complete without seeing Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
