Traveling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Basel is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Every week, there are four Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. To take off early, select the 07:10 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:55 with Wizz Air Malta.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CLJ to BSL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Basel — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. Here are the most popular stopovers between CLJ and BSL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight is $20. A return plane ticket is currently $49. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CLJ to BSL.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CLJ to BSL.
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Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
72.0% of flights taking off from Cluj-Napoca International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Cluj-Napoca to Cluj-Napoca International Airport is approximately 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CLJ? If you're catching an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're landing on a late Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Pick up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is roughly 6 kilometers from the center of Basel. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
The quietest month for a flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Basel based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLJ to BSL in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometers east of Basel, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 72 kilometers south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.