Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
Choose from seven weekly Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flights. The 14:15 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FRA to CLJ flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Cluj-Napoca (and then discovering more of Romania!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FRA and CLJ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Right now, 82 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 148 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to CLJ by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near FRA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
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 you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks ahead.
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.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cluj-Napoca, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FRA to CLJ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to explore other corners of Romania. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Bucharest to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Iasi is another must-experience destination in Romania and is around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. No trip is complete without seeing Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.