Cheap flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni

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Flight deals from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P6,059. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni

Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bucharest Otopeni.

Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP2,716
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr
Most popular airlineTAROM
Average flights per week124

Finding cheap flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni is P5,850. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour is the average flight time from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni.
TAROM, EL AL Israel Airlines and Etihad Airways fly direct from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni.
As of June 2026, there are 124 flights per week flying from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni.
The cheapest month to fly from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TAROM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.

  • Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest share the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • There are 47 Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport flights every week to choose from.

  • Your CLJ to OTP flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with TAROM on this route.

  • TAROM ranks as the top on-time carrier for CLJ to OTP flights, with 90.7% of services landing on schedule.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. These are the top stopovers between CLJ and OTP:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport

Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)

  • 86% of flights departing from Cluj-Napoca Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CLJ.

  • Cluj-Napoca Airport is about 10 kilometers from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near CLJ? If you've booked an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

Getting from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest

  • Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometers from the centre of Bucharest. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bucharest. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from CLJ to OTP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of Romania

  • You've done Bucharest, now it's time to discover other corners of Romania. Travel around 322 kilometers north to Iasi to tick off its top attractions. From Galata Monastery to The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Cluj-Napoca is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometers north-west of Bucharest. No trip is complete without seeing St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.

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