£22+ Cheap flights to Cluj Napoca

City overview

As the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca is considered the country’s main hub for arts and culture.  The city’s thriving student population adds to its bohemian café and bar culture which plays out against the backdrop of its Baroque buildings and boulevards.  

Known locally as simply Cluj, the city boasts a large number of historic attractions most notably the buildings found in Union Square.  In particular the 14th Century St. Michael’s Church that looms over the square, which is one of the most striking examples of Gothic architecture found in Romania. Visitors take flights to Cluj to marvel at its medieval frescoes and the 50 foot neo-Gothic tower which was added almost half a millennia later.  Also found close by is the Baroque Banffey Palace, the Franciscan Monastery and Luliu Maniu Street, famed for its eclectic architecture.  Cluj-Napoca offers an impressive portfolio of museums and galleries, many of which will deepen the visitors’ understanding of the city, most notably the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania.  For something more unusual, try the unique Pharmaceutical Museum or The Dungeon, a haunting attraction you have to work your own way out of.  Travellers who book a flight to Cluj in search of some rest and relaxation should look no further than the Botanical Gardens, where visitors can enjoy a quiet retreat in the Roman or Japanese gardens.   By evening the city comes alive with theatre, opera and music.  The most notable venue is the National Theatre, a jewel in Cluj’s architectural crown.  

Getting around Cluj Napoca

Getting around Cluj-Napoca is easy with a choice of bus, trolleybus or tram serving every corner of the city.  It’s important to purchase tickets before entering the bus from the specified booths and for passengers to punch their own tickets on board to avoid a fine.  Whilst the taxis are affordable, by most standards, the one-way system means it might take you longer to get there than on foot. There are a number of city tours covering the historical and architectural features of the city which can be purchased from the Tourist Information Office, along with maps and more information, on Eroilor Boulevard.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Cluj International Airport (CLJ) is around 6 miles (9 km) east of the city centre. From the airport passengers can take a public bus to the centre of the city.  Buses leave the passenger arrivals terminal approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day with a journey time of 30 minutes. Passengers need to purchase bus tickets from the booth in front of the terminal before boarding the bus. Outside the passenger arrival terminal is the taxi rank.  Passengers are advised to only take authorised, badged taxis which have their prices displayed in the windows.