Flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport.
Munich's timezone is UTC+1, making Munich one hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLJ to MUC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Munich (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating CLJ to MUC flights. A dependable 88.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CLJ and MUC include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
Cluj-Napoca Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CLJ land at their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Central Cluj-Napoca to Cluj-Napoca Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CLJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
If you're coming in on a late Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MUC:
Go where the road takes you with a Munich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and discover more of Munich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Munich Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Munich Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Munich. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Munich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CLJ to MUC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Munich, now it's time to explore other parts of Germany. Journey about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to tick off its leading attractions. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich, Stuttgart is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.