Flying from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca is one hour ahead of Skopje and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your SKP to CLJ flight 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 when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SKP and CLJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
R 1,747 is the best price for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,438. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SKP to CLJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SKP to CLJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Skopje International Airport (SKP)
85.19% of flights departing from Skopje International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from SKP.
Skopje International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Skopje. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SKP:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Reserve a hotel close to CLJ if you're taking a late Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cluj-Napoca in February.
Book your flight from Skopje International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKP to CLJ in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Romania just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Cluj-Napoca, a trip to Bucharest will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like 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 a visit to Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.