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
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$204 1 Dec – 4 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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.
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
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 20 Nov | $230 | Wizz Air Malta | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 29 Nov | $311 | Wizz Air Malta | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 29 Nov | $266 | Wizz Air Malta | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $204 | Wizz Air Malta | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 | $188 | Tarom | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $188.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air Malta, Tarom.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$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.
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
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | $123 | Wizz Air Malta | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $91 | Turkish Airlines | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $88 | Turkish Airlines | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $154 | Tarom | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jan 2027 | $95 | Tarom | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Feb 2027 | $95 | Tarom | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jul 2027 | $76 | Tarom | Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
July 2027 is the cheapest month — from $76.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Tarom, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta.
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.
Today's prices for 1 Dec – 4 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $141 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $68 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
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
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
