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

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W43402
W4 AeroWorld
32N
8:45 PM
CET T2
1:25 AM+1
EET
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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W43401
W4 AeroWorld
32N
5:05 PM
EET
8:00 PM
CET
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Madrid to Cluj-Napoca
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,422 mi 3h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

MAD–CLJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AeroWorld leads the route. The flight covers 1,422 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–CLJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W4 AeroWorld 7 32N 3h40
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – W4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W4 (7 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, MAD to CLJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to CLJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,286
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 Cluj-Napoca from Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport.
Metric MAD→CLJ VLC→CLJ
Distance from MAD 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 5
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cluj-Napoca is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
MAD: CET · CLJ: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Cluj-Napoca.
Distance & Flight Time
1,422 mi / 2,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Romania freely as EU citizens. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is all you need. Romania joined the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, so flights from Spain now arrive without passport control. Land border checks may still apply when entering Romania overland from a non-Schengen country.

For stays longer than 90 days, register at the local immigration inspectorate (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari) to get an EU registration certificate. The certificate costs RON 1 and requires proof of employment, studies, or sufficient funds plus health insurance. Processing takes about 30 days but the certificate is usually issued faster in practice.

Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

MAD–CLJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Cluj-Napoca route.
Route details
Distance1,422 mi / 2,289 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: CLJ
IATA / ICAOCLJ / LRCL
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation1,039 ft / 317 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to CLJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,422 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AeroWorld.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MAD to CLJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VLC, EIN, FCO, BCN, CRL, LIS, AGP, ALC, OTP, DUB, ZRH, BGY, BVA, WAW, STN, LTN and RAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cluj-Napoca is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
Yes, return flights from CLJ to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MAD to CLJ

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) are connected by nonstop service from AeroWorld. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to CLJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to CLJ ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,422 miles (2,289 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).