CLJ - Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Cluj-napoca, Romania
IATA Code: CLJ · Cluj-napoca, Romania
The airport code CLJ is the IATA identifier for Cluj-Napoca International Airport. You may also find it referred to as Cluj-napoca Airport (CLJ).
Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) serves Cluj-napoca, Romania, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
CLJ is the IATA airport code for Cluj-Napoca International Airport, located in Cluj-napoca, Romania. The airport is situated at coordinates 46.7852°N, 23.6862°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- CLJ
- City
- Cluj-napoca
- Country
- Romania
- Timezone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Latitude
- 46.7852°
- Longitude
- 23.6862°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from CLJ
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGM - Tirgu Mures | 66 km | $1,018 | $2/passenger |
| BAY - Baia Mare | 98 km | $1,512 | $3/passenger |
| SBZ - Sibiu | 115 km | $1,774 | $4/passenger |
| SUJ - Satu Mare | 119 km | $1,836 | $4/passenger |
| OMR - Oradea | 138 km | $2,129 | $4/passenger |
| DEB - Debrecen | 175 km | $2,700 | $5/passenger |
| CSB - Caransebes | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| ARW - Arad | 198 km | $3,055 | $6/passenger |
| TSR - Timisoara | 210 km | $3,240 | $6/passenger |
| SCV - Suceava | 225 km | $3,471 | $7/passenger |
| UDJ - Uzhgorod | 232 km | $3,579 | $7/passenger |
| CWC - Chernovtsk | 238 km | $3,672 | $7/passenger |
| IFO - Ivano-Frankivsk | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| BCM - Bacau | 248 km | $3,826 | $8/passenger |
| CRA - Craiova | 275 km | $4,243 | $8/passenger |
| KSC - Kosice | 278 km | $4,289 | $9/passenger |
| IAS - Iasi | 302 km | $4,659 | $9/passenger |
| OTP - Bucharest | 309 km | $4,767 | $10/passenger |
| BBU - Bucharest | 316 km | $4,875 | $10/passenger |
| BZY - Saltsy | 330 km | $5,091 | $10/passenger |
| QND - Novi Sad | 335 km | $5,168 | $10/passenger |
| BJY - Batajnica | 336 km | $5,184 | $10/passenger |
| LWO - Lvov | 337 km | $5,199 | $10/passenger |
| BEG - Belgrade | 341 km | $5,261 | $11/passenger |
| BUD - Budapest | 342 km | $5,276 | $11/passenger |
| TAT - Poprad | 361 km | $5,570 | $11/passenger |
| HMJ - Khmeinitskiy | 374 km | $5,770 | $12/passenger |
| RZE - Rzeszow | 390 km | $6,017 | $12/passenger |
| SLD - Sliac | 398 km | $6,140 | $12/passenger |
| KIV - Chisinau | 399 km | $6,156 | $12/passenger |
| OSI - Osijek | 403 km | $6,217 | $12/passenger |
| INI - Nis | 409 km | $6,310 | $13/passenger |
| PEV - Pécs-Pogány | 427 km | $6,588 | $13/passenger |
| TCE - Tulcea | 433 km | $6,680 | $13/passenger |
| GOZ - Gorna Orechovica | 434 km | $6,696 | $13/passenger |
| TZR - Columbus | 443 km | $6,835 | $14/passenger |
| UCK - Lutsk | 453 km | $6,989 | $14/passenger |
| SOF - Sofia | 455 km | $7,020 | $14/passenger |
| VIN - Vinnitsa | 457 km | $7,051 | $14/passenger |
| CND - Constanta | 461 km | $7,112 | $14/passenger |
| RWN - Rivne | 462 km | $7,128 | $14/passenger |
| TZL - Null | 464 km | $7,159 | $14/passenger |
| ILZ - Žilina | 465 km | $7,174 | $14/passenger |
| KRK - Krakow | 466 km | $7,189 | $14/passenger |
| PZY - Piestany | 484 km | $7,467 | $15/passenger |
| SOB - Sármellék | 497 km | $7,668 | $15/passenger |
| LUZ - Lublin | 500 km | $7,714 | $15/passenger |
| BTS - Bratislava | 510 km | $7,868 | $16/passenger |
| VAR - Varna | 512 km | $7,899 | $16/passenger |
| PRN - Pristina | 513 km | $7,915 | $16/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your CLJ Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from CLJ
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Cluj-napoca
Cluj-napoca experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through CLJ
As a European airport, CLJ falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via CLJ
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Cluj-Napoca International Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from CLJ
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to CLJ are TGM, BAY, SBZ — consider these for potentially lower fares