Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Athens and Cluj-Napoca share the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ATH to CLJ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and CLJ include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Rs20,816 is the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs52,644. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to CLJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ATH to CLJ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CLJ:
Grab a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and discover Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport to the centre of Cluj-Napoca has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cluj-Napoca in February.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport for August if you want to go to Cluj-Napoca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to CLJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Romania, consider Iasi, roughly 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are key reasons to visit.