Travelling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Madrid is one hour behind Cluj-Napoca and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from CLJ to MAD start at 06:40 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The last departure is at 17:00 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, there are seven weekly Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CLJ to MAD flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CLJ and MAD:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is RM113. A return plane ticket is currently RM403. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CLJ to MAD by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CLJ to MAD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cluj-Napoca International Airport, data shows 72.0% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cluj-Napoca to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CLJ:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near MAD:
Travel at your own speed with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madrid in April.
When reserving your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CLJ to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without experiencing Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
