Transfer to/from - Cluj Napoca airport (CLJ)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

You can use the Uber app to request a ride from the airport to your destination or vice versa. Make sure you have the app installed on your mobile phone and an account set up before you arrive at the airport. Once you have collected your luggage and are ready to go, simply open the app, enter your current location and your desired destination. The app will show you the available travel options, estimated prices and waiting time. You can then choose the type of vehicle you prefer and confirm your travel request.

Bus

CTP Cluj-Napoca (Tel +40 264 430 917) operates several services from the airport:
- Line A1E: travels to Piata Mihai Viteazul, in the city centre, in approximately 26 minutes, with a frequency of 10-20 min. Departures from 4:30 am to 0:00 am.
- Line 5: connects the airport with Cluj train station, with departures every 10-20 min. from Monday to Friday between 5:33 am and 10:42 pm, Saturdays from 5:45 am to 10:15 pm and Sundays from 6:05 am to 10:15 pm. It also stops at Traian Vuia, Planoarelor, Camin Someseni, Branului, Crinului, Sora shopping centre and Piata Garii Sos.
- Line 8: operates every 10 min. from Monday to Friday between 5:00 am and 10:05 pm. It goes to Electromontaj Nord, Traian Vuia Nord, Planoarelor, Branului, EXPO Transilvania, Crinului, Constanta and PMV 2 Sos.

Romania Shuttle (Tel +40 757 488 853) offers private or shared transfers to different locations in the region.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located outside the Arrivals Hall and the journey time to the city is 20 minutes, with a fare of €6.00-8.00. The companies authorised to operate on the site are: Clima & Confort Taxi (Tel +40 264 422 224), Daniel de Silver (Tel +40 264 434 444), Taxi Diesel (Tel +40 264 593 042), Napoca (Tel +40 722 642 251), Taxi Nova (Tel +40 264 949), Cluj Napoca Pritax (Tel +40 744 159 720), Pro Rapid 948 (Tel +40 745 825 045), Terra & Fan (Tel +40 788 133 177), Activ Taxi (Tel +40 264 444 111).

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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