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iata: CLJ
name: Cluj-Napoca Avram Iancu International Airport
city: Cluj-Napoca
country: Romania
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.airportcluj.ro/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.airportcluj.ro/'
  - 'https://www.airportcluj.ro/serviciile-aeroportului-cluj/servicii-business/'
  - 'https://www.airportcluj.ro/en/transport-si-acces/'
  - 'https://www.airportcluj.ro/en/transport-si-acces/transport-public/'
  - 'https://www.airportcluj.ro/en/transport-si-acces/parcare/'
  - 'https://www.airportcluj.ro/en/transport-si-acces/companii-taxi/'
  - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/romania/cluj-napoca-international'
  - >-
    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
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluj_International_Airport'
quickFacts:
  - 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
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes - omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: PP hours
    title: 'Both PP Business Lounges 05:00-19:00'
    detail: >-
      Airport Schengen site says 05:00-21:00 - PP cardholders should follow the
      PP strip.
    summary: >-
      Priority Pass lists 05:00-19:00 daily for International (A6-A7) and
      Non-Schengen (B4).
    category: timing
  - label: Flow
    title: Match Schengen vs Non-Schengen lounge
    detail: Wrong flow = wrong door - check boarding pass destination.
    summary: >-
      International PP pin sits after security before passport near A6-A7;
      Non-Schengen PP is after passport near B4.
    category: terminal
  - label: Drinks
    title: Standard alcohol on PP strips
    detail: Max stay 4h; under-5 free on both PP products.
    summary: >-
      Non-Schengen PP lists standard alcohol complimentary; International PP
      lists standard alcohol.
    category: food
  - label: Ground
    title: Bus ~26 min or taxi from Arrivals
    detail: Do not use GOTO curb lot tariffs for airport-managed East/West rates.
    summary: >-
      CTP A1E/5/8 ~26 min to central; drive ~30 min; airport East/West parking
      published.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Business Lounge (International / A6-A7)
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 05:00-19:00 daily'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (International; max stay 4 hours; children under 5 free)
    bestFor:
      - Schengen / international Priority Pass holders near A6-A7
    summary: >-
      After security before passport, 1st Floor near Gates A6-A7; 05:00-19:00;
      max 4h. Verdict worth-it.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
  - name: Business Lounge (Non-Schengen / B4)
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 05:00-19:00 daily (hours subject to change)'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (Non-Schengen departures only; max stay 4 hours; children
        under 5 free)
    bestFor:
      - Non-Schengen Priority Pass holders near Gate B4
    summary: >-
      After security+passport near Gate B4; 05:00-19:00; max 4h; standard
      alcohol complimentary. Verdict worth-it.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard complimentary)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 7.1
slug: clj
region: Europe
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# Cluj-Napoca Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ)
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**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.4 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.4 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.6 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Main Terminal (Schengen + Non-Schengen flows)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## 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

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/clj/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/clj/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/clj/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/clj/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/clj/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/clj/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/clj/disruptions.md) (free)
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