Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cluj-Napoca from £435

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cluj-Napoca from £435

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Wed, Jul 22
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£435
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Thu, Jul 23
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£460
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Tue, Jul 21
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£461
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Mon, Jul 20
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£466
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Mon, Jul 20
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£471
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Fri, Jul 17
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£476
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£860
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£875
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£878
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£920
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£962
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Johannesburg JNBCluj-Napoca CLJ
£1,004
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How much do flights to Cluj-Napoca cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£435

Cheapest round-trip

£860

Average round-trip

£1,019

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Cluj-Napoca airport to the city center

The fastest options are taxi and ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public bus

Cluj-Napoca is served by Cluj International Airport (CLJ), located approximately 9 km east of the city center. This modern airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport. The city's growing infrastructure makes reaching downtown straightforward for both business and leisure travelers.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

lei 5 – lei 7; single ticket; contactless payment available

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-35 min

lei 40 – lei 70; metered fare; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

lei 30 – lei 60; app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app users seeking value

20-35 min

lei 35 – lei 65; app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

international travelers

20-30 min

lei 80 – lei 150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

20-35 min

lei 100 – lei 250; per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring Transylvania region

Notes:

  • Prices in RON (approximately 1 USD = 4.5 RON); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus Line 5 connects the airport to the city center via Piața Mihai Viteazu.
  • Taxis at the airport use meters; ensure the driver activates it before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps Bolt and Uber are widely used and often cheaper than traditional taxis.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cluj-Napoca

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Cluj International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Cluj-Napoca

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
TaromROTROYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cluj-Napoca

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January0°C-4°C
February3°C-2°C
March9°C0°C
April14°C5°C
May18°C9°C
June23°C13°C
July25°C15°C
August26°C15°C
September21°C11°C
October14°C6°C
November8°C2°C
December2°C-2°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
-4°C
January
Sunny days
254
days per year
Snow days
16
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
32°C18°C
5 Jul
22°C12°C
Monday
29 Jun
34°C17°C
6 Jul
36%
21°C11°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
36%
34°C19°C
7 Jul
36%
20°C10°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
79%
30°C17°C
8 Jul
57%
20°C8°C
Thursday
2 Jul
61%
22°C15°C
9 Jul
42%
22°C9°C
Friday
3 Jul
26°C15°C
10 Jul
26°C11°C
Saturday
4 Jul
23°C14°C
11 Jul
28°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Cluj-Napoca. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Tarom. Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cluj-Napoca?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cluj-Napoca and London, Leeds, Bucharest, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Dortmund, Glasgow, Eindhoven, Belfast, Milan, Barcelona, Vienna, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Lisbon, Birmingham, Paris, Newcastle upon Tyne, Malmö.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Cluj-Napoca?
The main airport in Cluj-Napoca is Cluj International. It is also served by Cluj International, Târgu Mureș International, Oradea International, Sibiu International, Baia Mare Airport, Satu Mare International.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca with Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Tarom.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cluj-Napoca?
There are a number of airports in and around Cluj-Napoca. The main one is Cluj International and other nearby airports include Cluj International, Târgu Mureș International, Oradea International, Sibiu International, Baia Mare Airport, Satu Mare International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Cluj-Napoca arrive?

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