Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cluj-Napoca three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Your MAA to CLJ flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Frankfurt Airport is a top stopover on the MAA to CLJ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight is P30,936. A round-trip ticket is currently P62,651. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from MAA to CLJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to CLJ.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CLJ:
Grab a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car and explore Cluj-Napoca and beyond with your own set of wheels. Pricecarz, Klass Wagen and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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 6 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cluj-Napoca based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cluj-Napoca, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to CLJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many places in Romania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cluj-Napoca. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Museum of the Palace of the Parliament, Old Town and Herastrau Park.
Iasi is another favourite destination in Romania and is around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. No journey is complete without seeing Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
