Travelling from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ). Explore your options for leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Cluj-Napoca is one hour ahead of Milan. Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Milan to CLJ. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Milan to CLJ departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Consider flying out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). You can book a direct Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) flight ticket from this popular hub.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to CLJ are available with Wizz Air Malta.
On the BGY to CLJ route, Wizz Air Malta is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Want a carrier that's known for punctuality? Go with Ryanair. 84.31% of its flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Cluj-Napoca International Airport touch down on schedule.
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Milan to CLJ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of all departures from Orio al Serio International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a flight ticket from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and CLJ include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Have a late flight from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near CLJ and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and discover Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
₹ 1,417 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 2,844. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to CLJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ). August is the peak month for travel to Cluj-Napoca. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Milan to CLJ flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Cluj-Napoca, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has temperatures of between -10ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cluj-Napoca
After booking your flight from Milan to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cluj-Napoca:
Your visit to Cluj-Napoca wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Târgul de Crăciun, St. Michael's Church and Museum Square.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Romania just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-west of Cluj-Napoca, a visit to Timisoara will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Timișoara, Timisoara Historical Centre and St. George's Cathedral.
Craiova is another sought-after destination in Romania and is around 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca. No journey is complete without dropping by Craiova Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.
