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2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Cluj Napoca. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Animawings

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Cluj Napoca (CLJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Animawings: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £173 return, compared with £192 via a stopover through Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca most commonly pass through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) – 40% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 62% on the Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £127 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £330, a difference of £203. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 09:07
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 21:32.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca takes 1h 37m, covering 455 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £95 to £271. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £157, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 07m, compared to 20h 32m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Cluj Napoca Airport (CLJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Pricecarz
• Klass Wagen
• Payless
• Direct Rent
• ADDCAR RENTAL

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca range from £136 to £219, with an average of £178 over the past 12 months. Anything below £136 counts as a good deal.