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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $339. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Istanbul.$298 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Istanbul.$298 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Istanbul.$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Istanbul.$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Istanbul.$298 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Istanbul.$298 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Animawings.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Istanbul on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Istanbul.$310 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.
Istanbul.$318 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.
Istanbul.$339 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.
Istanbul.$341 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
Istanbul.$360 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.
Istanbul.$365 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.
Istanbul.$373 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.
Istanbul.$377 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Animawings and Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Animawings departs from Cluj-Napoca on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.
Istanbul.$380 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cluj-Napoca on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Cluj-Napoca.Price includes taxes and charges.From $380, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
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May
from $339
Jun
from $298
Jul
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Aug
from $377
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Direct flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul

Alternative Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$140
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 29 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul is $298. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Animawings and APG Distribution System fly direct from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 30 flights per week flying from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $298.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Istanbul on Sunday, 14 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Animawings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul is 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is one hour ahead of Cluj-Napoca, where Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport is located.

  • Choose from 14 services a week between Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) and Istanbul Airport (IST). This is the most popular flight route.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your CLJ to Istanbul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can book a direct Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul ticket. Begin your trip at CLJ and land at Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul include:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from CLJ to Istanbul. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

  • CLJ is about 5 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel close to CLJ? If you're catching an early flight from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • 86% of flights departing from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from CLJ.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport (CLJ) to Istanbul

  • $140 is currently the best price for a one-way Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul flight. Return plane tickets start from $298. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from CLJ to Istanbul, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.

  • The best month for landing cheap Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Finding a cheap flight from CLJ to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Save money on your flight from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to the centre of Istanbul takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from CLJ to Istanbul can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Following your flight from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • Following your CLJ to Istanbul flight, rest your head at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul. To escape the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.

  • Book a Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CLJ to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No journey is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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