Travelling from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
The timezone in Budapest is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLJ to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CLJ and BUD include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
At the moment, Rs11,480 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs29,876. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CLJ to BUD, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CLJ to BUD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
Cluj-Napoca Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CLJ land on schedule 86% of the time.
To get to Cluj-Napoca Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CLJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Follow your own route with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and discover more of Budapest and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The quietest month for a flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Budapest based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Budapest Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CLJ to BUD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be explored after you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Hungary, head for Miskolc, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely are the start of reasons to visit.