Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca flights
Cluj-Napoca lies 770 km (478 mi) north-west of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Istanbul | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Romania |
| Population | 15.7 million | 286,598 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | CLJ, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cluj-Napoca
Crossing from Turkey into Romania: money changes from the Lira to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,693 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport (TGM, 70 km), Maramureș International Airport (BAY, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport | CLJ | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,693 ft | 1,039 ft |
| Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport (regional) | TGM | 70 km (43 mi) | 6,562 ft | 963 ft |
| Maramureș International Airport (regional) | BAY | 100 km (62 mi) | 7,054 ft | 605 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cluj-Napoca from Istanbul?
770 km (478 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Cluj-Napoca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ); Cluj-Napoca also has TGM, BAY.
What currency do I need in Cluj-Napoca?
The Leu (RON).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.