Cluj-Napoca to Zurich (CLJ–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX1881
LX Swiss
290
3:25 PM
EET
4:35 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AZ3848
AZ ITA
290
11:40 AM
CET
2:40 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX1880
LX Swiss
290
12:40 PM
CET
3:36 PM
EET
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cluj-Napoca to Zurich
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 712 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

CLJ–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLJ–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 3 290 2h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
290 Embraer E190-E2 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (3 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 ZRH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLJ to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,265
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Zurich is 1 hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
CLJ: EET · ZRH: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Cluj-Napoca, it's 5:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
712 mi / 1,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

CLJ–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cluj-Napoca to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance712 mi / 1,146 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 5 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CLJ
IATA / ICAOCLJ / LRCL
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation1,039 ft / 317 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLJ to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport to Zürich Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 712 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CLJ to ZRH. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WAW, MUC, LCA, IST, FCO, DUB, LTN, MAD, BCN, OTP, TLV, VLC and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zurich is 1 hour behind Cluj-Napoca.
Yes, return flights from ZRH to CLJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLJ to ZRH

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLJ to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLJ to ZRH ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,146 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via WAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.