Flying from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Bari Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Bari is one hour behind Cluj-Napoca and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport flights. The 13:10 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest flight you can take. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CLJ to BRI flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Bari (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a snap with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air Malta.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport. These are the top stopovers between CLJ and BRI:
Munich Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ) to Bari Airport (BRI)
At the moment, $30 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $64. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CLJ to BRI, reserve your journey two months before your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CLJ to BRI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
86% of flights leaving Cluj-Napoca Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of CLJ.
Cluj-Napoca Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CLJ:
Arriving at Bari Airport (BRI)
Book a hotel near BRI if you're on a late Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bari Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Felirent or Noleggiare to explore Bari and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bari Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bari Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Bari Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Bari. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bari Airport (BRI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bari in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Bari Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bari, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CLJ to BRI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bari, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel about 370 kilometres west to Rome to tick off its top attractions. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Naples is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 225 kilometres west of Bari. No trip is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.