Cluj-Napoca is the fourth most populous city in Romania and the capital of the (in)famous province of Transylvania, where Dracula castle is located. Cluj-Napoca isn’t rich with major tourist attractions compared to other cities in Romania, but it’s a great pit stop before an adventure in Transylvania.
If you want to avoid airport crowds and lines, flying private to Cluj-Napoca is the best way to ensure your comfort, privacy, and good time management.
In Cluj-Napoca, you will find one international airport, the Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport. This airport is located some 7 kilometres away from the city centre of Cluj Napoca. If you go by car from the airport, it will take you between 15 and 20 minutes to reach the city. Taxi fares to the centre are between RON 25 and RON 40, which is €5 – €8.
If you prefer to book a private chauffeur in advance, you can do that via City Transfer or DMV Luxury Rental.
Furthermore, helicopter charters from Cluj-Napoca airport are also at your disposal. This type of transfer is faster, helps you avoid land-traffic congestions, and it’s more fun.
You can charter your helicopter transfer in Cluj-Napoca via FlightX, Inchiriere Elicoptere, Rent E, El Unico, or at the airport.
Here are some of the most popular routes to this destination:
- Warsaw
- Corfu
- Rome
- Malaga
- Abu Dhabi
- Tripoli
- Mexico City
If you plan to book your flight from any of the cities listed above, here are some of the basic information you should know beforehand.
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1. Private Charter: Warsaw to Cluj-Napoca
The capital of Poland, Warshaw, is only 630 kilometres away from Cluj-Napoca. In flight terms, that’s between one hour and 90 minutes.
Warsaw to Cluj-Napoca: Pricing Options
The price of flying privately from Warshaw to Cluj-Napoca starts at PLN 33,250/RON 35,100
which is around €8,650 for light jets. On this route, the light jet’s starting price is lower than that of a turboprop.
The prices for all the routes are based on the rates calculated by Jet The World. Keep in mind that other private charter companies might have different prices.
| Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Cluj-Napoca | Estimated flight time |
| Turboprop | 2 – 19 | From PLN 40,300/RON 42,550 | 1 h 35 min |
| Light Jet | 2 – 11 | From PLN 33,250/RON 35,100 | 1 h 15 min |
| Midsize Jet | 4 – 9 | From PLN 43,150/RON 45,500 | 1 h 10 min |
| Heavy Jet | 4 – 56 | From PLN 85,200/PLN 89,950 | 1 h 10 min |
Warsaw to Cluj-Napoca: Airport Options
Although the population of Warshaw is less than 2 million, and one airport would likely satisfy the needs of the locals, an additional one was needed for the over 3 million tourists who arrive in Warshaw each year.
The main airport of Warshaw is the Chopin International Airport, however, you can book a private charter to Cluj-Napoca from Modlin International Airport as well.
Chopin International Airport
As you’re probably aware, this airport was named after the world-famous 19th-century composer, Frederic Chopin. The airport is located some 11 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw, and it takes around 20 minutes to reach it by car. Taxi fares are PLN 40 – PLN 50, which is between €10 and €12.
If you prefer to book a chauffeur in advance, we recommend handling that with your FBO handler, or booking a ride via Turanus or Warsaw Limousine Centre.
Finally, you can also charter a helicopter to the airport via Sky Poland, Helicopter.pl, or Skypoland Aviation.
Chopin International Airport has three FBOs handling private jet charters:
Modlin International Airport
Modlin Airport is located a bit further away from Warsaw’s old town – around 40 kilometres. Taxi fare is up to PLN 160 or €40. Recommended taxi companies to transfer you to this airport are Sawa Taxi and Modlin Taxi, because these two collaborate with the airport.
All other transportation services mentioned in the previous section apply here as well. This airport has one FBO handler for private jet charters – Orlen Aviation Sp.
2. Private Charter: Corfu to Cluj-Napoca
The city of Corfu, locally known as Kerkyra, is located 849 kilometres away from Cluj-Napoca. This is a bit less than 2 hours of flight.
Corfu to Cluj-Napoca: Pricing Options
The prices from the mesmerizing Greek city of Corfu to the capital of Transylvania start at €7,200/RON 35,500 for light jets. On this route light jets are also significantly cheaper to charter than turboprops.
| Aircraft Type | No of passengers | Price to Cluj-Napoca | Estimated flight time |
| Turboprop | 2 – 19 | €11,200/RON 55,200 | 2 h 5 min |
| Light Jet | 2 – 11 | €7,200/RON 35,500 | 1 h 35 min |
| Midsize Jet | 4 – 9 | €9,750/RON 48,050 | 1 h 30 min |
| Heavy Jet | 4 – 56 | €18,400/RON 90,650 | 1 h 30 min |
Corfu to Cluj-Napoca: Airport Options
Corfu International Airport
The city of Corfu has only one international airport, and it’s a small one, the Ioannis Capodistrias – Corfu International Airport. It’s located only 2.6 kilometres from the centre of Corfu, so you might as well walk there on a good weather day. Otherwise, it will take you around 6 minutes to get there by car.
The taxi fares to the Ioannis Capodistrias airport are up to €15 if you leave from the Old Town during the day, and €20 if you leave during the night.
You can also hire a private chauffeur and ensure in advance that your airport ride is ready. We recommend booking your ride via Corfu Private Chauffeur Services.
Finally, a helicopter charter is unnecessary if you’re already in the city of Corfu. However, if you are anywhere else on the island, in Cavos, Ypsos, Kassioki, or Kaminaki, you might appreciate a quick and easy helicopter transfer to the airport. You can charter a helicopter ride either via your FBO handler or independently via Heli Fly Greece.
Corfu Airport has two FBO handlers for private jet charters:
3. Private Charter: Rome to Cluj-Napoca
All roads lead to Rome, and from Rome, you can easily fly to Romania’s Cluj-Napoca. The two cities are only 1,034 kilometres apart and it takes 1 hour and 45 minutes, on average, to cross the distance by jet.
Rome to Cluj-Napoca: Pricing Options
Once again, the most affordable option to get to Cluj-Napoca from Rome is the light jet, followed by the midsize jet, turboprop, and then the heavy jet. Light jet prices start at €8,150/RON 40,050.
| Aircraft Type | No of passengers | Price to Cluj-Napoca | Estimated flight time |
| Turboprop | 2 – 19 | €12,150/RON 59,750 | 2 h 25 min |
| Light Jet | 2 – 11 | €8,150/RON 40,050 | 1 h 50 min |
| Midsize Jet | 4 – 9 | €11,150/RON 54,350 | 1 h 40 min |
| Heavy Jet | 4 – 56 | €21,250/RON 104,700 | 1 h 40 min |
Rome to Cluj-Napoca: Airport Options
The capital city of Italy, and one of Europe’s capitals of history and culture, has two major international airports. With more than 10 million tourists each year, and a population of almost 3 million, the city is crowded and vibrant all year long.
Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) International Airport
Fiumicino Airport, also known as the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, is located around 30 kilometres from the centre of Rome. You can reach it from the centre by the Leonardo Express train. This train goes every 15 minutes, the ride lasts half an hour, and tickets are €18.
In a metropole like Rome, booking a private chauffeur in advance is quite popular, especially when you take into account how heavy the traffic in this city is. You can book a private chauffeur via Driverinrome Tours and Transportation, Tiber Limousine Service, or Roman Chauffeur Service.
Finally, to avoid traffic congestion and get a different point of view on Rome, you can also book a helicopter charter via Helitaly, Rome Flight Turs, Heli Fly, Elicompany, or sort it out with your FBO handler. Speaking of which, this airport has only one: Skytanking S.r.l.
Ciampino International Airport
Ciampino airport is a bit closer to downtown Rome than Fiumicino. There are around 17 kilometres, which is a car ride of 25 minutes. The taxi will cost you up to €30. Alternatively, you can use a bus, which costs only €1.5 and takes around 60 minutes, or a train, which takes 15 minutes to reach the city centre for the same ticket price. However, the train only goes until 22:30 in the evening, while the bus goes during the night as well.
All other types of public transportation in Rome mentioned in the previous section about the Fiumicino airport apply to this airport as well.
Ciampino airport is a bit more popular for private jet charters than Fiumicino, which is why you will find more FBO handlers here:
4. Private Charter: Tripoli to Cluj-Napoca
On the Northern African coast, at a distance of 1,778 kilometres from Cluj-Napoca, lies the city of Tripoli, the capital of Lybia (not to be mixed with Tripoli in Liban, which is also on the Northern African Coast). The average flying time between these two cities is 3 hours.
Tripoli to Cluj-Napoca: Pricing Options
The most affordable options to fly from Tripoli to Cluj-Napoca are the light jet, followed by the midsize jet. Light jet prices start at LYB 41,213/RON 40,050.
| Aircraft Type | No of passengers | Price to Cluj-Napoca | Estimated flight time |
| Turboprop | 2 – 19 | LYB 61,441/RON 59,750 | 2 h 25 min |
| Light Jet | 2 – 11 | LYB 41,213/RON 40,050 | 1 h 50 min |
| Midsize Jet | 4 – 9 | LYB 56,384/RON 54,350 | 1 h 40 min |
| Heavy Jet | 4 – 56 | LYB 107,458/RON 104,700 | 1 h 40 min |
Tripoli to Cluj-Napoca: Airport Options
With a bit more than 3 million people and around 1 million visitors per year, Tripoli is a city with two airports – Tripoli International and Mitiga Airport.
Tripoli International Airport
Tripoli International Airport is located some 28 kilometres from the Tripoli city centre. Taxi fares are usually around LYB 151, which is around €30. Alternatively, you can book a private chauffeur via Avis Libya, or Airssist, or sort it out with your FBO handler.
Helicopter charters are nothing unusual in Tripoli, and you can avoid land traffic crowds by booking your helicopter charter to the airport via Tripoli Helipad, Helicopter For You, Jetway Aviation, or some other companies on offer.
The airport has one FBO handler – Tripoli Airport.
Tripoli Mitiga Airport
Tripoli Mitiga Airport is located 10 kilometres away from downtown Tripoli. You can reach it by taxi, private chauffeur, or helicopter, depending on your preferences.
This airport doesn’t have any registered FBO handlers but if you make a call, you will probably find that it offers services for private jetters.
5. Private Charter: Malaga to Cluj-Napoca
Malaga, known as one of the most magical cities on the Spanish coast, is located 2,581 kilometres from Cluj-Napoca. The average flight time is four hours, depending on the type of jet you choose to fly with.
Malaga to Cluj-Napoca: Pricing Options
Once again, the cheapest way to reach Cluj-Napoca is to book a light jet from Malaga. The second most affordable option is the midsize jet. Light jet prices start at €15,700/RON 77,350.
| Aircraft Type | No of passengers | Price to Cluj-Napoca | Estimated flight time |
| Turboprop | 2 – 19 | €21,150/RON 104,200 | 5 h 15 min |
| Light Jet | 2 – 11 | €15,700/RON 77,350 | 3 h 50 min |
| Midsize Jet | 4 – 9 | €19,650/RON 96,850 | 3 h 35 min |
| Heavy Jet | 4 – 56 | €31,900/RON 157,200 | 3 h 25 min |
Malaga to Cluj-Napoca: Airport Options
Malaga – Costa del Sol Airport
Malaga is a popular destination for people who fly private, which is why you will find as many as 7 FBO handlers at the Malaga – Costa del Sol Airport:
- Universal Aviation
- General Aviation Services
- United
- Sky Valet
- Avia Partner
- Servisair Iberica S.A.
- Air Taxi Handling
The airport is located 10 kilometres from the city centre. If you go by car, the ride will last approximately 20 minutes. A taxi from the centre will cost you around €30. There is also a train which costs €1.8 and takes only 12 minutes to reach the airport. This is the fastest of all land transportation options. You can also go by bus, which costs €3 and takes 20 minutes to the airport.
Private chauffeur services are quite popular in Malaga. You can book a ride in advance via All In Car Hire Malaga, Taxi Mercedes Malaga, Luxury Travel Costa Del Sol VIP Transfers, and many others.
Finally, if you want to enrich your experience in Malaga, and look at it from the bird’s point of view before leaving, you can also charter a helicopter to the airport via The Luxury Car Hire Club, World Aviation Group, or Malaga Helipad.
6. Private Charter: Abu Dhabi to Cluj-Napoca
Abu Dhabi is located 3,701 kilometres from Cluj-Napoca and the estimated flight time is a bit over 5 hours. Due to a longer distance, turboprops are not available on this route, but you can choose between all other types of jets.
Abu Dhabi to Cluj-Napoca: Pricing Options
The most affordable type jet of jet to fly on this route is the midsize jet, followed by a light jet, and heavy jet. Midsize jet prices start at AED 144,978/RON 184,950.
| Aircraft Type | No of passengers | Price to Cluj-Napoca | Estimated flight time |
| Light Jet | 4 – 8 | AED 145,801/RON 186,000 | 5 h 30 min |
| Midsize Jet | 6 – 9 | AED 144,978/RON 184,950 | 5 h 20 min |
| Heavy Jet | 4 – 56 | AED 166,457/RON 212,350 | 5 h 5 min |
Abu Dhabi to Cluj-Napoca: Airport Options
Abu Dhabi International Airport
In Abu Dhabi, there is only one airport, the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Flying privately is quite popular from this destination, which is why you will encounter plenty of FBO handlers at this airport:
- Fly Aviation Group
- Royal Jet Group
- Location Flight Services LLC
- Access Flight Support
The airport in Abu Dhabi is located 5.5 kilometres from the city centre and the taxi fares are usually around AED 75, but the price may vary depending on whether you’re travelling during the day or in the evening.
In Abu Dhabi, there’s an abundance of private chauffeur services at your disposal, and we can recommend you Limousine Service Abuy Dhabi or Altma. Also, your FBO handler will probably have something to offer. However, if you want to make sure that your driver speaks English and is able to give you a bit of a tour around Abu Dhabi, then book your ride via SCS Dubai.
Helicopter charters are not a rarity in Abu Dhabi, so if you want to avoid crowds on the motorway and enjoy Abu Dhabi from the bird’s point of view, we recommend booking a helicopter transfer to the airport via Falcon Aviation, Royal Jet, or Experience Abu Dhabi.
7. Private Charter: Mexico City to Cluj-Napoca
If you decide to fly from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City to Cluj-Napoca in Romania, you need to cross as many as 10,691 kilometres! Such long distance leaves you with only one jet option – the heavy jet. Although expensive, heavy jets can be a convenient option, especially if you pick those with more passenger seats, as there might be other travellers interested in your destination to split the price with.
Mexico City to Cluj-Napoca: Pricing Options
The flight price for this route is MXN 2,843,650/RON 687,500. The flight lasts around 12 hours and 15 minutes, so make sure to get comfortable on the plane.
| Aircraft Type | Max no of passengers | Price to Cluj-Napoca | Estimated flight time |
| Heavy Jet | 6 – 18 | MXN 2,843,650/RON 687,500 | 12 h 15 min |
Mexico City to Cluj-Napoca: Airport Options
Mexico City has two big international airports: Toluca and Benito Juarez.
Toluca International Airport
Toluca Airport is located 60 kilometres from the historic centre of Mexico City. If you decide to go by car, it will take you around 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach this airport. Taxi fares to this airport are between MXN 15,460 and MXN 19,325, which is around $800 and $1000.
Booking your private ride in advance is also possible and recommended service providers are Blacklane, Transfeero Airport Services, Stazon Driver, Intransca, and many others.
You can also book a helicopter charter via Mexico Helicopter Rental or Flapper, or you can ask your FBO handler for this type of service.
FBO handlers available at this airport are:
- Real Alfa Flight Aviation Services
- Aeropersonal
- Manny
- Universal Aviation
- Consorcio Aviation
- VIP Dispatch TLC
- SAE (Servicios Aereos Estrella)
- ASERTEC
- Aerowin
Benito Juarez International Airport
This airport is located much closer to downtown Mexico City – only 8 kilometres away. You can reach it by car in less than 10 minutes. Taxi fares to this airport are MXN 250, which is around $13. All other transportation methods listed in the previous section apply to this airport as well.
Unlike its somewhat further counterpart, this airport has only two FBOs handling private jet charters: Consorcio Aviation and Pike Aviation.
Which Jets Can You Fly to Cluj-Napoca?
Except for the last two routes (Abu Dhabi and Mexico City), all types of jets are at your disposal for all other listed routes in this article.
The light jet appears as the most affordable option (when available), sometimes followed by the turboprop, and at other times by the midsize jet.
Flights from Warshaw, Corfu, Rome, and Malaga are short-haul flights and the best option to get there is on a light jet. However, if you have a large party with you, e.g. more than 10 or 20 people, super-midsize jets and heavy jets will be a much better option.
Long-haul flights, like the ones from Abu Dhabi or Mexico City, call for larger aircraft. Larger aircraft usually also offer more comfort and amenities.
Turboprops
Usually, turboprops are on the affordable side of jets you can fly with. They are convenient for short-haul flights, and with their turbine-powered engines are considered the slowest type of aircraft.
Turboprops’ range is usually around 2,400 kilometres, but exact numbers vary depending on the model and the size of the aircraft. This also applies to the number of seats. If you book your flight via Jet The World, you will be able to book turboprops with up to 13 seats.
This type of aircraft is the most efficient when it flies 700 kilometres per hour or at 350 knots.
Some of the turboprops available at Jet The World are:
Light Jets
Light jets are the most affordable type of aircraft on all routes to Cluj-Napoca. They have a range of 2,800 kilometres on average, but this number varies from one model to another.
The average cruising speed of a light jet is 400 knots and they often offer amenities like catering, pets on board, wi-fi, or allowing smoking inside.
Usually, they can accommodate up to 9 people. Some of the popular models available via Jet The World are:
- Learjet 35 (8 seats)
- Hawker 400 XP (8 seats)
- Citation Encore (7 seats)
- Citation CJ 3 (7 seats)
- Citation Bravo (7 seats)
- Citation V (7 seats)
- Citation Ultra (7 seats)
Midsize and Super-Midsize Jets
If you’re looking for a plane that can take you to a point more than 4,000 kilometres distant from your starting location, then the best option is to fly with a midsize or super-midsize jet. These planes are somewhat faster than turboprops and light jets, with an average cruising speed of 450 knots.
If you decide to book your flight via Jet The World, you will encounter midsize jets with up to 8 seats and super-midsize with up to 16.
These two jet categories also offer more amenities, like pets on board, showers, beds, wifi, and high-end catering, which is particularly important on longer flights, and in case of larger parties.
Some of the models available at Jet The World:
- Citation Sovereign with 9 seats
- Challenger 300 with 16 seats
- Challenger 350 with 10 seats
- Hawker 900 with 7 seats
- Citation VII with 7 seats
- Learjet 55 with 7 seats
- Learjet 60 with 8 seats
Heavy Jets
Heavy jets are the way to go if you want to cross more than 10,000 kilometres and/or look for ultimate comfort with many amenities and lots of passengers on board (heavy jets can sometimes take up to 56 passengers). They fly at an average cruising speed of 500 knots, or sometimes even more.
The most popular models you can find via Jet The World are:
- Legacy 600 with 14 seats
- Falcon 900 with 12 seats
- Falcon 2000 LX with 8 seats
- Gulfstream 650 with 18 seats
- Gulfstream 450 with 16 seats
- Gulfstream V with 16 seats
- Gulfstream III with 14 seats
- Challenger 601 with 8 seats.
Conclusion
Flying private is one of the best ways to travel without losing time or compromising your comfort. Depending on the jet size you want to go with, you can either enjoy the intimacy of travelling alone, or with only a few people, or you can offer a luxurious flight to as many as 56 other people.
Say goodbye to airport lines and aligning your schedule to commercial flight times, and have your flight align to your needs and free time.
Reach your destination, Cluj-Napoca, with style and comfort you can only have by booking a private flight.
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