Flying from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to CLJ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to CLJ departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to CLJ flight:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as planned.
About Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. How long it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
Right now, R 4,754 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,942. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to CLJ, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ). July is the busiest month to visit Cluj-Napoca. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Book a Seattle to CLJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cluj-Napoca to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cluj-Napoca
After booking your flight from Seattle to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cluj-Napoca:
St. Michael's Church and Museum Square are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Cluj-Napoca must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.
Explore more of Romania
Timisoara is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cluj-Napoca. Around 225 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Piata Victoriei, Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral and Thomas Ede Palace.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Romania, consider Craiova, roughly 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca. "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum are key reasons to visit.