Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Cluj-Napoca is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LIS to CLJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Wizz Air Malta is your gateway to exploring Cluj-Napoca (and perhaps some other great parts of Romania!). Check out the direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIS and CLJ:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight is RM286. A round-trip ticket is currently RM474. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIS to CLJ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIS to CLJ.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Airport's on-time performance, 56% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LIS:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
Book a hotel close to CLJ if you have a late Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Cluj-Napoca Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and see more of Cluj-Napoca and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Cluj-Napoca Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cluj-Napoca in March.
Before locking in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cluj-Napoca, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to CLJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Romania
Cluj-Napoca is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Romania you should also see. About 322 kilometres south-east of Cluj-Napoca, a trip to Bucharest will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Caru' cu Bere, National Bank of Romania Museum and Museum of the Palace of the Parliament.
Iasi is another well-known destination in Romania and is around 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. No journey is complete without visiting Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
