Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) is Romania’s second busiest airport, serving Cluj-Napoca and the Transylvania region. Handling around 4 million passengers per year and located 8 km from the city centre, it has grown rapidly in recent years. Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of Transylvania, with a thriving IT sector, renowned university, vibrant cultural scene and the famous UNTOLD music festival.
Ryanair and Wizz Air operate extensive route networks; TAROM connects Cluj to Bucharest. Bus and taxi services connect the airport to the city; car hire is available. Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle) and the medieval Sighișoara are within a couple of hours’ drive.
For accommodation near Cluj-Napoca International Airport, Aerfortel lists 4 hotels — with several four and five-star options in the mix. Hilton Garden Inn Cluj is one of the more notable options, alongside several others that cover the full range of budgets and requirements. Check each hotel page for up-to-date details on facilities, transfers, and parking.
The hotels at the top of this page are the closest to the terminal. Where a hotel has a covered walkway or direct terminal access, that is noted on the card. The rest have free or paid shuttle services.
Some hotels near Cluj-Napoca International Airport include parking as part of a stay and fly arrangement. You stay the night, leave your car in the hotel car park, and take a free shuttle to the terminal. Check individual hotel pages for availability.
Costs depend on how long you are away and which car park you use. Long-stay car parks are usually the cheapest official option. Staying at a hotel the night before and leaving your car there is often cheaper still for trips of several days.
For early departures it usually is. You cut out the journey on the day, get a full night’s sleep, and most hotels have free shuttles to the terminal that run from early in the morning.
It varies. Budget brands usually charge extra for breakfast. Mid-range and premium hotels sometimes include it, particularly on corporate or flexible rates. The individual hotel page shows what is included in the room rate.
Several hotels are within a short drive of Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Use the distance filter on our Cluj-Napoca International Airport hotels page to sort by proximity to the terminal — the closest properties are typically 5 minutes or less by shuttle or on foot.
Yes — many hotels near Cluj-Napoca International Airport include a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the terminal. Look for the Free Shuttle badge on listings. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by property, so check the hotel details or contact them directly for timetables.
Several hotels near Cluj-Napoca International Airport offer Park and Fly packages: you stay one night before your departure, leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip, and take the shuttle to the terminal. This is often significantly cheaper than booking airport parking separately.
Budget-friendly options near Cluj-Napoca International Airport are available at the lower end of our listings. Prices vary by season and availability — booking in advance typically secures the best rates. Filter by price tier on our Cluj-Napoca International Airport page to find the most affordable properties.
Many airport hotels near Cluj-Napoca International Airport cater to travellers on early flights or late arrivals and offer flexible check-in from early morning and late check-out into the afternoon or evening. Availability varies by property — contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
Hilton Garden Inn Cluj — 5 km from Cluj-Napoca International Airport — is a four-star option for travellers who need...
View Hotel6.5 km from Cluj-Napoca International Airport, ibis Cluj-Napoca is a three-star hotel that keeps things straightforward. Guests give it 7.9/10....
View HotelMercure Cluj-Napoca is 7 km from Cluj-Napoca International Airport — a four-star property with a 8.0/10 guest score that earns...
View HotelSet 6 km from Cluj-Napoca International Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel Cluj is a five-star hotel that hits the practical brief...
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