Flying from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Flights from CLJ to ZRH start at 10:30 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 15:25 with SWISS. Overall, there are four weekly Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLJ to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Zurich (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.
SWISS tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CLJ to ZRH flights, with 88.46% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CLJ and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, 62 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 144 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CLJ to ZRH, reserve your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Of all flights leaving Cluj-Napoca International Airport, 72.0% touch down on time at their destination.
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CLJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLJ to ZRH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its leading sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.