Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Heraklion and Cluj-Napoca follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HER to CLJ flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HER and CLJ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
₹ 3,553 is the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 5,697. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HER to CLJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HER to CLJ.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of HER.
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you're coming in on a late Heraklion Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CLJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and experience more of Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
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 drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cluj-Napoca in February.
When booking your flight from Heraklion 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 to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HER to CLJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Romania, head for Iasi, roughly 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are the start of reasons to visit.
