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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $305. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cluj-Napoca.$304 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$305 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $305, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$306 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$318 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$330 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$330 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$330 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 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 Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$334 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$340 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$354 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$361 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$362 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$364 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$378 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

Cluj-Napoca.$378 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.

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Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$304
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 52 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	20

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

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is $304. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

1 hour and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

Turkish Airlines, Animawings and APG Distribution System fly direct from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

As of April 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca Airport on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cluj-Napoca?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cluj-Napoca?

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.

Flying from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know

Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport flight.
Cluj-Napoca is one hour behind Istanbul. Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) is the most popular route. You can pick from 14 direct services each week between IST and CLJ.
Your flight from Istanbul to CLJ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IST to CLJ.
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Planning to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to CLJ with Pegasus. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from SAW to CLJ.
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to CLJ flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.

About Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport flight.

Getting from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca

Central Cluj-Napoca is roughly 5 kilometres from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)

$144 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport. A return flight starts at $304. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to CLJ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to CLJ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)

It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ). July is the most popular month to visit Cluj-Napoca. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in January.
Lock in a Istanbul to CLJ plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cluj-Napoca to range from 13ºC to 30ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Cluj-Napoca

Start your Cluj-Napoca trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Cluj-Napoca trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.

Explore more of Romania

You've seen Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to explore more of Romania. Travel about 225 kilometres southwest to Timisoara to tick off its leading attractions. From Piata Victoriei to Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral and Thomas Ede Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Craiova is another standout destination in Romania and is around 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca. No trip is complete without seeing "Alexandru Buia" Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.