Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Cluj-Napoca is two hours ahead of Dublin and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flights. To get going early, pick the 05:50 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 17:45 with Ryanair.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DUB to CLJ flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Cluj-Napoca (and then exploring more of Romania!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers DUB to CLJ flights. A reliable 80.77% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DUB and CLJ:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight is £13. A return ticket is currently £35. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUB to CLJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Dublin Airport is around 13 miles from central Dublin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DUB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CLJ if you're on a late Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and discover Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own set of wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible 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 4 miles away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cluj-Napoca in February.
The warmest month in Cluj-Napoca is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to CLJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
You've done Cluj-Napoca, now it's time to explore more of Romania. Travel about 200 miles south-east to Bucharest to check off its popular sights. From Museum of the Palace of the Parliament to Old Town and Herastrau Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Romania, consider Iasi, about 190 miles east of Cluj-Napoca. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are key highlights.