Cheap Flights from London to Cluj-Napoca

Flying from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know

• There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in London. Check out your options leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN) or London Luton Airport (LTN) when reserving your flight from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ).

• The timezone in Cluj-Napoca is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca.

• Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from London to CLJ. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

• A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CLJ leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

• Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

• Catching an early flight from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 by IHG

  • Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

  • Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4 by IHG

• When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

• Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:

  • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

• LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

• Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CLJ flight:

  • Sofitel London Gatwick

  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central

  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport

• Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing within the expected time frame.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

• Begin your trip at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport out of here.

• Ryanair is one trusted airline that offers direct London to CLJ plane tickets from STN.

• Ryanair is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from STN to CLJ.

• Ryanair ranks highest for on-time performance. An impressive 90.48% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

• From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.

• Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport flight:

  • Novotel London Stansted Airport

  • Ramada London Stansted Airport

  • Days Inn London Stansted Airport

• STN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.

About Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)

• The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:

  • Campeador Inn

  • Pensiunea Zbor

  • Residence iL Lago

• Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London 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. The time it takes to get there by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.

• Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)

• The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is R 385. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 725. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

• Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to CLJ.

• June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

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The best time to fly from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)

• It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ). July is the busiest month to visit Cluj-Napoca. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in January.

• Lock in a London to CLJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cluj-Napoca to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

• If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).

More about Cluj-Napoca

• Once you've booked your flight from London to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cluj-Napoca:

  • Campeador Inn

  • Hotel Zimbru

  • Hotel Sunny Hill

• All great journeys should include some sightseeing. St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration are attractions you won't want to skip in Cluj-Napoca.

Explore more of Romania

• Cluj-Napoca will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Romania waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres southwest of Cluj-Napoca, a trip to Timisoara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Piata Victoriei, Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral and Thomas Ede Palace.

• Around 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca, Craiova is another essential stop in Romania. Experience major highlights starting with "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.