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Northwest Romania's busiest gateway serving Cluj-Napoca.
Opened
1932
Location
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport is the second-busiest airport in Romania, serving the major cultural and academic city of Cluj-Napoca in the Transylvania region. Named after the 19th-century Romanian revolutionary hero Avram Iancu, the airport handles millions of passengers annually and connects the region to destinations across Europe.
The airport has undergone significant modernization and expansion in recent decades, with infrastructure upgrades to its terminal and runway to accommodate growing passenger traffic. It serves as an important hub for low-cost carriers operating within Europe.
Cluj-Napoca is home to one of Romania's largest universities and a thriving tech industry, driving strong business and leisure travel demand through the airport.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal that has been expanded and modernized to handle increasing traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Cluj-Napoca city center by public bus services, taxis, and ride-sharing options, located approximately 8 kilometers east of the city.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at CLJ include Wizz Air, Ryanair, TAROM, and Blue Air, with numerous European destinations served.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Avram Iancu, a key figure in the 1848 Romanian revolutionary movement.
- ›It is the second-busiest airport in Romania after Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest.
- ›The airport serves as an important gateway to the Transylvania region.
- ›It handles several million passengers per year, reflecting strong growth in the 2010s.
- ›Cluj-Napoca is one of Romania's most important economic and academic centers, supporting high travel demand.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
