Travelling from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) departing from here.
Cluj-Napoca is nine hours behind Melbourne. Cluj-Napoca International Airport is located in Cluj-Napoca, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to CLJ, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to CLJ flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near CLJ and hit the lights earlier:
Travel at your own pace with a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and chase adventure across Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
At the moment, Rs249,439 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs354,057. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to CLJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ), while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Melbourne to CLJ flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cluj-Napoca to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 5ºC.
More about Cluj-Napoca
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cluj-Napoca right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Cluj-Napoca International Airport:
Your trip to Cluj-Napoca should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Târgul de Crăciun, St. Michael's Church and Museum Square.
Explore more of Romania
You've visited Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to discover other parts of Romania. Travel around 225 kilometres south-west to Timisoara to tick off its leading sights. From Timișoara to Timisoara Historical Centre and St. George's Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres south of Cluj-Napoca, Craiova is another favourite stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at Craiova Botanical Garden, Nicolae Romanescu Park and Craiova's Art Museum.
