Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): what you need to know
Cluj-Napoca's timezone is UTC+2, making Cluj-Napoca two hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to CLJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and CLJ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dublin Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
Currently, $131 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $285. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to CLJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to CLJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CLJ instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cluj-Napoca International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Pricecarz, Klass Wagen or Surprice and explore beyond Cluj-Napoca's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cluj-Napoca International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to central Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca International Airport to central Cluj-Napoca has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cluj-Napoca in February.
The warmest month in Cluj-Napoca is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cluj-Napoca International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CLJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is just one of the many cities in Romania waiting to be discovered after 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.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Romania, consider Iasi, roughly 306 kilometres east of Cluj-Napoca. Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery are the start of reasons to visit.