Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca one hour ahead of Catania.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CTA to CLJ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Wizz Air Malta offers direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Cluj-Napoca — and maybe even more of Romania if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CTA and CLJ include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
17 € is currently the best price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 36 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTA to CLJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CTA to CLJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights taking off from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CTA? If you've booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Book a hotel close to CLJ if you're on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport to the centre of Cluj-Napoca has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTA to CLJ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Romania just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south-east of Cluj-Napoca, a visit to Bucharest will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
Iasi is another essential stop in Romania and is around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. No trip is complete without dropping by Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.