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

• Earliest: departs at 08:20 and lands at 10:00
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 21:35.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca takes 1h 40m, 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.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca range from £129 to £194, with an average of £167 over the past 12 months. Anything below £129 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £167 return, compared with £258 via a stopover through Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £32–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £149 to £336. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 £232, which is 107% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca pass through Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Cluj Napoca. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £129 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £208, a difference of £79.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Cluj Napoca.

Cluj Napoca is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Eastern European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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