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Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia

There are no direct flights from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia. The fastest way is one stop via Bucharest or Istanbul, about 3h 53m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 53m
CLJSOFOTP

Cluj-Napoca to Sofia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 53mVia Bucharest, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bucharest or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CLJ Bucharest (OTP) SOF
Leg 1: HiSky, TAROM, Nesma Airlines · Leg 2: TAROM
Tue08:00 CLJ08:47 OTP2h 13m connection11:00 OTP11:53 SOFTAROM
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 53m
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CLJ Istanbul (SAW) SOF
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 10m
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CLJ Tirana (TIA) SOF
Leg 1: TAROM · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~4h 46m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
454 km282 miles
Journey time
3h 53mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSofia vs Cluj-Napoca
Currency in Sofia
USD
Airports
CLJ → SOF

Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bucharest, Istanbul and Tirana. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 454 km.
Where do you change planes between Cluj-Napoca and Sofia?
The best connecting points are Bucharest (OTP), Istanbul (SAW) and Tirana (TIA). HiSky flies both legs via Bucharest, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cluj-Napoca and Sofia?
Cluj-Napoca: Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ). Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF).

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