Flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, making Madrid one hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Every week, there are five Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 17:00 Wizz Air Malta flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 17:05 with Wizz Air Malta.
To ensure you get on your CLJ to MAD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CLJ and MAD include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
86% of flights departing from Cluj-Napoca Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from CLJ.
To reach Cluj-Napoca Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CLJ? If you're catching an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from the center of Madrid. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLJ to MAD around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometers away to the north-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometers west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are key reasons to visit.