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Cheap flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul from $76 CLJ → IST, SAW

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $204 with Wizz Air Malta, 1 Dec – 4 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $76 with Tarom, 1 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$76, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$204, 1 Dec to 4 Dec
Usual return price
$204 to $266
Cheapest month to fly
February 2027, return fares from $188 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 45 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $204 to $266.

Cheapest return found recently

$204

1 Dec – 4 Dec · Wizz Air Malta

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 6:10 a.m. · Return leaves 3:30 p.m. · 29 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $204 1 Dec – 4 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $188 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $141 to $239.

$204, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $141 to $239.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 13 Nov to 1 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

5 fares on 5 departure dates

13 Nov – 20 Nov: $230, found 3 days ago22 Nov – 29 Nov: $311, found 7 days ago26 Nov – 29 Nov: $266, found 6 days ago1 Dec – 4 Dec: $204, found 3 days ago1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027: $188, found 6 days agoNovDecFeb
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 20 Nov$230Wizz Air MaltaAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 29 Nov$311Wizz Air MaltaAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Nov – 29 Nov$266Wizz Air MaltaAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 4 Dec$204Wizz Air MaltaAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027$188TaromAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $188.

November 2026From $2303 departure dates13 Nov – 20 Nov · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $2041 departure date1 Dec – 4 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $188Cheapest seen1 departure date1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $90 to $109.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$76

1 Jul 2027 · Tarom

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 8:40 a.m. · 9 h trip

stops unknown

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$88

5 Dec · Turkish Airlines

Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 9:25 p.m. · 1 h 45 min trip

nonstop

found 7 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $76 1 Jul 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $68 to $140.

$76, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $68 to $140.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 22 Nov to 1 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jul 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 7 departure dates

22 Nov: $123, found 7 days ago1 Dec: $91, found 4 days ago5 Dec: $88, found 7 days ago15 Dec: $154, found 6 days ago20 Jan 2027: $95, found 6 days ago15 Feb 2027: $95, found 5 days ago1 Jul 2027: $76, found 2 days agoNovDecJanFebJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
22 Nov$123Wizz Air MaltaAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
1 Dec$91Turkish AirlinesAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)stops unknownfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
5 Dec$88Turkish AirlinesAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Dec$154TaromAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
20 Jan 2027$95TaromAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
15 Feb 2027$95TaromAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jul 2027$76TaromAvram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)stops unknownfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

July 2027 is the cheapest month — from $76.

November 2026From $1231 departure date22 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $883 departure dates5 Dec · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $951 departure date20 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $951 departure date15 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $76Cheapest seen1 departure date1 Jul 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 31% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$204$171+45%34
7–13 days$239$171+70%38
14–29 days$204$172+45%33
30–59 days$202$160+43%34
60–89 days$216$188+53%36
90–179 days$174$145+23%21
180+ days$141$141Cheapest seen7

One-way

Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 45% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$124$91+82%11
14–29 days$91$72+34%28
30–59 days$90$86+32%31
60–89 days$94$89+38%25
90–179 days$90$85+32%18
180+ days$68$68Cheapest seen8

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

One-way

Baia Mare → Istanbul

99 km from Cluj-Napoca

$132

$56 more than flying from Cluj-Napoca

29 Nov · BAY → IST · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 4 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $204 with Wizz Air Malta, 1 Dec to 4 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $188 with Tarom, 1 Feb 2027 to 4 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $204 to $266.

How much is a one-way flight from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $76 with Tarom, 1 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $90 to $109.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $188, 1 Feb 2027 to 4 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. July 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $76, 1 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 31% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 45% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $88 with Turkish Airlines, 5 Dec, found 7 days ago.

How long is the flight from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 5 Dec, takes 1 h 45 min from Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca to Istanbul?

Between 13 Nov and 1 Feb 2027, Wizz Air Malta has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Tarom on 1. Between 22 Nov and 1 Jul 2027, Tarom has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 2 and Wizz Air Malta on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work