Flying from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca one hour ahead of Tirana.
Your TIA to CLJ flight won't wait if you're 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.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tirana International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight is R 595. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,309. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TIA to CLJ if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Tirana International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from TIA to CLJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tirana International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Of the departures from Tirana International Airport, 69.86% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Tirana International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Tirana. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to TIA:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you're arriving on a late Tirana International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CLJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and explore beyond Cluj-Napoca's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle 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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cluj-Napoca in February.
Book your flight from Tirana International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you want to visit Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TIA to CLJ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Romania waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south-east of Cluj-Napoca, a trip to Bucharest will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Romania, consider Iasi, roughly 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are among the biggest draws.
