CLJ
Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Cluj-napoca · RomaniaICAO LRCL
Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) is an airport serving Cluj-napoca, Romania, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 46° 47' 6.7" N, 23° 41' 10.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,036 feet (316 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Bucharest (GMT+3).
Destinations
18
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
1,036/ 316m
Europe/Bucharest
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CLJ
ICAO Code
LRCL
City
Cluj-napoca
Country
Romania
Elevation
1,036 ft
Local Time
08:38 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:46.7852°
Longitude:23.6862°
Popular Routes from CLJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP | Bucharest, Romania | 192 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 79 kg | View |
| PRG | Prague, Czech Republic | 490 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 201 kg | View |
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 346 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 142 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 1,136 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 285 kg | View |
| BGY | Bergamo, Italy | 674 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 276 kg | View |
| BLQ | Bologna, Italy | 619 mi | 1h 40m | short-haul | 254 kg | View |
| BVA | Beauvais, France | 1,011 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 254 kg | View |
| CIA | Rome, Italy | 648 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 266 kg | View |
| CRL | Charleroi, Belgium | 914 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 375 kg | View |
| DTM | Dortmund, Germany | 796 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 327 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CLJ
7 active airlines serving Cluj-Napoca International Airport.
Alitalia
AZItaly
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Czech Airlines
OKCzech Republic
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Tarom
RORomania
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Cluj-Napoca International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport | TGM | Tirgu Mures | Romania | 66 km |
| Tautii Magheraus Airport | BAY | Baia Mare | Romania | 98 km |
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | Sibiu | Romania | 115 km |
| Satu Mare Airport | SUJ | Satu Mare | Romania | 119 km |
| Oradea International Airport | OMR | Oradea | Romania | 138 km |
| Craiova Airport | CRA | Craiova | Romania | 275 km |
| Debrecen International Airport | DEB | Debrecen | Hungary | 175 km |
| Arad International Airport | ARW | Arad | Romania | 198 km |
Other Airports in Romania
Arad International Airport
ARWArad
Tautii Magheraus Airport
BAYBaia Mare
Henri Coandă International Airport
OTPBucharest
Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport
CNDConstanta
Craiova Airport
CRACraiova
Iaşi Airport
IASIasi
Oradea International Airport
OMROradea
Satu Mare Airport
SUJSatu Mare
Sibiu International Airport
SBZSibiu
Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport
TSRTimisoara
Transilvania Târgu Mureş International Airport
TGMTirgu Mures
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 46° 47' 6.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 23° 41' 10.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 46.785198
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 23.686199
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Bucharest
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:38 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,036 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 316 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Cluj-Napoca International Airport?
The IATA code for Cluj-Napoca International Airport is CLJ, and its ICAO code is LRCL. The airport is located in Cluj-napoca, Romania.
How many destinations can you fly to from CLJ?
There are 18 direct destinations available from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-napoca, Romania.
What airlines fly from CLJ?
There are 7 airlines operating from CLJ, including Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Czech Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and more.
What timezone is Cluj-Napoca International Airport in?
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is in the Europe/Bucharest timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Cluj-Napoca International Airport?
Cluj-Napoca International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,036 feet (316 meters) above sea level.
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