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Flight deals from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 169 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cluj-Napoca.146 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 146 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.146 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 146 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.151 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.151 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.152 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 152 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.152 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 152 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.157 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 157 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.162 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 162 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.169 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.169 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.170 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 170 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.175 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.177 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.
Cluj-Napoca.180 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 194 €
Aug
from 169 €
Sep
from 146 €
Oct
from 151 €
Nov
from 152 €
Dec
from 151 €
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Feb
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May
from 162 €
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Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found146 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is 146 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca.
Turkish Airlines, Animawings and APG Distribution System fly direct from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca.
As of July 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cluj-Napoca but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cluj-Napoca is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Animawings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cluj-Napoca.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca one hour behind Istanbul.

  • Every week, there are 15 Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IST to CLJ flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Cluj-Napoca (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Romania!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IST and CLJ:

    • Munich Airport

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport

    • Bucharest Otopeni Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)

  • At the moment, 78 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 146 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IST to CLJ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IST to CLJ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Arriving at Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:

  • Pick up a Cluj-Napoca Airport rental car and explore Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Reserving your ride from Cluj-Napoca Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca

  • Cluj-Napoca Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cluj-Napoca in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport for August if you want to visit Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to CLJ in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.

Explore more of Romania

  • Bucharest is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Caru' cu Bere, National Bank of Romania Museum and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament.

  • Around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca, Iasi is another favourite stop in Romania. Experience major highlights starting with Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

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