Zurich to Cluj-Napoca (ZRH–CLJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–CLJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AZ | 3 | E90 | 2h | – | Star Alliance | AZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cluj-Napoca from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→CLJ | BSL→CLJ | FMM→CLJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 5m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · CLJ: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Cluj-Napoca.
Romania is an EU member state. Swiss citizens can enter with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa is required. You can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period without registration.
Romania joined the Schengen air and sea zone in March 2024, so flights from Switzerland land without border checks at Schengen-connected airports. For stays over 90 days, register at the local Immigration Inspectorate. Swiss nationals have the right to work and reside under EU/EFTA free movement agreements.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–CLJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to CLJ
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to CLJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CLJ is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,146 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, Warsaw Chopin and Naples. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).