Cluj-Napoca to Madrid (CLJ–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W43401
W4 AeroWorld
32N
5:15 PM
EEST
8:05 PM
CEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W43402
W4 AeroWorld
32N
8:50 PM
CEST T2
1:30 AM+1
EEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cluj-Napoca to Madrid
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,422 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 29 1-stop hubs

CLJ–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AeroWorld leads the route. The flight covers 1,422 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLJ–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 5 32N 3h50
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – W4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W4 (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLJ to MAD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLJ to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,587
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Madrid from Cluj-Napoca

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric CLJ→MAD SBZ→MAD TSR→MAD
Distance from CLJ 72 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 5 2
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 45m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CLJ with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Madrid is 1 hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
CLJ: EEST · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cluj-Napoca, it's 5:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
1,422 mi / 2,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m.
Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

CLJ–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cluj-Napoca to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance1,422 mi / 2,289 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: CLJ
IATA / ICAOCLJ / LRCL
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation1,039 ft / 317 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLJ to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,422 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AeroWorld.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CLJ to MAD. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CDT, EIN, RAK, MUC, STN, BRI, LTN, DBV, CRL, VLC, ALC, PMI, NAP, BGY, BCN, AGP, WAW, IST, FCO, OTP, BSL, BLQ, DUB, BER, ATH, ZRH, BVA, CTA and TLV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Madrid is 1 hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Yes, return flights from MAD to CLJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBZ and TSR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLJ to MAD

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLJ to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLJ to MAD ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,422 miles (2,289 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CDT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sibiu (SBZ) and Timişoara (TSR).