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

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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
LX1881
LX Swiss
290
3:25 PM
EET
4:35 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zurich to Cluj-Napoca
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 712 mi 1h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

ZRH–CLJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 712 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–CLJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 3 290 1h56 Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 2 290 2h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
290 Embraer E190-E2 – AZ, LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (3 flights/wk, 60%)
SkyTeam: AZ (2 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to CLJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CLJ.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,039
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
Cluj-Napoca is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CET · CLJ: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Cluj-Napoca.
Distance & Flight Time
712 mi / 1,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 0m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ZRH

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

Key statistics for the Zurich to Cluj-Napoca route.
Route details
Distance712 mi / 1,146 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 3 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: CLJ
IATA / ICAOCLJ / LRCL
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation1,039 ft / 317 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to CLJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport take approximately 1h 56m to 2h. The route covers 712 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways and Swiss.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to CLJ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WAW, RAK, LIS, MAD, VLC, FCO, LTN, DUB, BCN, OTP, ALC and AGP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cluj-Napoca is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from CLJ to ZRH 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 ZRH to CLJ

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and 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 ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 712 miles (1,146 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via WAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.