CLJUpdated March 13, 2026

Getting to and from Cluj Napoca airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Cluj Napoca airport (CLJ), 9 km from Cluj-Napoca. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is well connected with the city of Cluj-Napoca and other towns in the region through various means of public and private transport.

Buses

The company CTP Cluj-Napoca manages public transport from the airport terminal to strategic points across the city. Bus stops are located in front of the Departures and Arrivals terminals.

  • Line A1E (Express): Connects the airport directly with the city centre (Piata Mihai Viteazul), with stops at key locations such as the Cruise Terminal. It is the fastest option to reach the heart of the city.
  • Line 5: Links the airport with the central railway station (Gara de Trenuri). It operates at regular intervals throughout the day.
  • Line 8: Connects the airport with Piata Mihai Viteazul via a route with several intermediate stops.

Tickets can be purchased using a contactless bank card directly on the validators inside the bus, through the 24pay mobile application, or via SMS. For more details on schedules and routes, you can visit the CTP website.

Private Transfers and Ride-sharing

If you are looking for greater comfort, scheduled transfer services and digital platforms are available:

  • Ride-sharing: The Uber and Bolt apps operate normally at the airport. It is recommended to request the vehicle once you have collected your luggage. The meeting point is usually signposted in the parking area in front of the terminals.
  • Transfers: Companies such as Romania Shuttle offer private or shared transport services to different towns in the Transylvania region. You can check availability and make a reservation on the official website.

Taxis

The authorised taxi rank is located immediately outside the arrivals terminal. It is recommended to use only vehicles that clearly display the logos of the official companies and their fares on the door.

Companies authorised by the airport administration include: Daniel Taxi, Taxi Diesel, Taxi Nova, Pritax, Pro Rapid, Terra&fan and Napoca Taxi. The journey to the city centre usually takes between 15 and 25 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Tips for getting to and from CLJ

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Cluj Napoca airport is 9 km from Cluj-Napoca. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at CLJ.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the CLJ airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at CLJ.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near CLJ.
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