Madrid to Cluj-Napoca (MAD–CLJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–CLJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AeroWorld leads the route. The flight covers 1,422 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 AeroWorld | 5 | 32Q | 3h28 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cluj-Napoca from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→CLJ | ZAZ→CLJ | VLC→CLJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 28m | 3h 10m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · CLJ: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 7:00 PM in Cluj-Napoca.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to CLJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to CLJ is about 3 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Zürich and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ), Valencia (VLC) and Castellón de la Plana (CDT).