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Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport

Cluj-Napoca, RO

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Cluj-Napoca Avram Iancu International Airport

Cluj-Napoca, Romania · Europe

Transylvania's Cluj gateway with two Priority Pass Business Lounges (International near A6-A7 after security before passport; Non-Schengen near B4 after passport) both 05:00-19:00 max 4h, plus CTP buses ~26 min and published East/West airport parking.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.4
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.6
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cluj-Napoca Avram Iancu International Airport

Cluj-Napoca, Romania · Europe

Transylvania's Cluj gateway with two Priority Pass Business Lounges (International near A6-A7 after security before passport; Non-Schengen near B4 after passport) both 05:00-19:00 max 4h, plus CTP buses ~26 min and published East/West airport parking.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.4
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.6
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Arrive
4 h
before international flights
Best way to city
~26 min
CTP buses A1E / 5 / 8
Lounges
2
2 rated worth it
Terminals
Main Terminal (Schengen + Non-Schengen flows)

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

PP hours

Both PP Business Lounges 05:00-19:00

Priority Pass lists 05:00-19:00 daily for International (A6-A7) and Non-Schengen (B4).

Airport Schengen site says 05:00-21:00 - PP cardholders should follow the PP strip.

Flow

Match Schengen vs Non-Schengen lounge

International PP pin sits after security before passport near A6-A7; Non-Schengen PP is after passport near B4.

Wrong flow = wrong door - check boarding pass destination.

Drinks

Standard alcohol on PP strips

Non-Schengen PP lists standard alcohol complimentary; International PP lists standard alcohol.

Max stay 4h; under-5 free on both PP products.

Ground

Bus ~26 min or taxi from Arrivals

CTP A1E/5/8 ~26 min to central; drive ~30 min; airport East/West parking published.

Do not use GOTO curb lot tariffs for airport-managed East/West rates.

Live conditions

Right now at CLJ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders on Schengen or Non-Schengen banks
Wizz / AnimaWings / regional leisure and VFR traffic
Travelers using CTP A1E/5/8 or Arrivals taxis

Watch out for

PP lounges close 19:00 (airport Schengen site lists 21:00 - follow PP strip)
Wrong flow = wrong lounge door
GOTO curb parking != airport East/West tariffs
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal (Schengen + Non-Schengen flows)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for CLJ.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA CLJ / ICAO LRCL - Avram Iancu Cluj-Napoca
GPS 46.785, 23.68611111 | Traian Vuia 149-151
PP Business Lounge International - after security before passport; Gates A6-A7; 05:00-19:00; max 4h; under-5 free
PP Business Lounge Non-Schengen - after security+passport near Gate B4; 05:00-19:00; max 4h; under-5 free; standard alcohol complimentary
Airport Schengen lounge site hours 05:00-21:00 (PP strip used for PP access hours)
CTP buses A1E / 5 / 8 ~26 min central; drive ~30 min; East+West parking 10 free min / 50 lei per 3-24h

3 official sources

https://www.airportcluj.ro/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/romania/cluj-napoca-international/clj-business-lounge
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/romania/cluj-napoca-international/clj1-business-lounge

Full guide

Explore the CLJ guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: CTP buses A1E / 5 / 8
View Getting There
Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 2 rated worth it.
Business Lounge (International / A6-A7)Business Lounge (Non-Schengen / B4)
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Match lounge to Schengen vs Non-Schengen boarding pass before walking.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Business Lounge International (PP A6-A7)Business Lounge Non-Schengen (PP B4)CTP bus + East/West parking
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff -> empty water_options.
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:44 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.