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CLJ Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Cluj-Napoca International Airport (IATA: CLJ, ICAO:LRCL) is located in the the city of Cluj- Napoca, Romania. It is the primary international airport serving Cluj- Napoca and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+40264307500

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IATA Code

CLJ

ICAO Code

LRCL

Name

Cluj-Napoca International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Romania (RO)

City

Cluj- Napoca

Latitude

46.7851982

Longitude

23.6861992

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+40264307500

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Airport Overview

Cluj-Napoca International Airport（CLJ） is a scheduled international passenger airport serving Cluj-Napoca and the wider Transylvania region of Romania. It is located in the Someșeni area, approximately 9 km east of the city centre, with access to European route E576 and the A3 Transylvania Motorway. For air freight forwarding, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway using available scheduled passenger-aircraft belly capacity and road-feeder connections, rather than as a dedicated global freighter hub. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, customs documentation, trucking and alternative European gateway planning according to the commodity and uplift confirmed at booking.

Official airport name	Cluj-Napoca International Airport
IATA / ICAO	CLJ / LRCL
City / country	Cluj-Napoca / Romania
Coordinates	46.7851982, 23.6861992
Time zone	UTC+02:00

Key Highlights

Regional Transylvania gatewayCluj-Napoca International Airport provides practical access to Cluj-Napoca and nearby industrial and commercial centres, with road connectivity supporting airport collection and delivery planning.

Passenger-belly dependent capacityAvailable cargo space, acceptance windows and routing can vary by operating carrier and season; advance capacity confirmation is essential for export planning.

European hub connectivityShipments may require interline or road-feeder transfer through another European gateway. The final routing must be checked against the airline booking and current operating schedule.

Customs-sensitive operationCorrect EORI, commodity classification, valuation and commercial documentation are important because customs inspection or document amendment can affect the planned departure.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility details and acceptance capabilities may change by handling agent, carrier and shipment type. Our service team confirms the actual handling chain before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo handling: Standard export and import cargo is normally arranged through the airport’s appointed handling process, subject to airline acceptance, dimensions, weight and operating cut-off.
Export and import documentation: The booking file should align the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, customs data and any permits required for the commodity.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biological, food and other controlled-temperature shipments require advance confirmation of cool-room availability, acceptance conditions, packaging and handover timing. Do not assume uninterrupted temperature control.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods acceptance depends on the airline, route, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and trained handling resources. Pre-approval is required before cargo is delivered.
Customs-controlled cargo: Customs presentation, examination, release and import formalities are coordinated according to the applicable Romanian and European Union procedures; bonded or special-storage arrangements must be confirmed case by case.
Road feeder and pickup services: Our team can arrange first-mile or onward trucking when the booked air route requires a European gateway, subject to border, security, driver and delivery-slot constraints.

Routes & Transit Times

European hub connection: International cargo may be routed via a suitable European hub using airline interline capacity or a coordinated road-feeder solution. The available route depends on booking date, commodity and carrier network.
Regional and intra-European shipments: Short-haul cargo can use scheduled passenger-aircraft capacity where the operating carrier accepts the shipment and sufficient belly space is available.
Long-haul cargo: Shipments to Asia, North America or the Middle East commonly require a hub transfer or an alternative gateway. Our service team compares total transit risk, not only the airport-to-airport flight segment.
Transit-time drivers: Capacity confirmation, aircraft changes, weekend and holiday schedules, security screening, customs release, road-feeder timing and irregular operations can all affect the final delivery date. Transit commitments are made only after carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Cluj-Napoca and the wider Transylvania region, with road collection planning extending to nearby manufacturing, technology, retail and distribution locations.
Industrial and technology goods: Time-sensitive electronics, machinery parts, automotive components, engineering samples and production-line replenishment are suitable for planned air freight when shipment value or downtime exposure justifies the cost.
Consumer and commercial cargo: Apparel, footwear, e-commerce orders, trade samples and general merchandise may be handled subject to packaging, security and airline acceptance requirements.
Healthcare and food products: Medical supplies, laboratory materials and selected perishable products require commodity-specific permits, packaging and temperature-management confirmation before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airport delivery cut-off and airline documentation cut-off are not necessarily identical. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline after the booking is confirmed; late delivery may move the cargo to a later departure.
Dangerous goods and restricted articles: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnetized materials, dry ice and equipment containing batteries must be identified before quotation. Classification, packing, labels, declarations and carrier approval must comply with current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Customs and security: The exporter or importer must provide accurate HS information, value, origin, consignee details and EORI data where applicable. Customs inspection, security screening or document discrepancies can delay release and uplift.
Special cargo: Live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals, human or animal samples, oversized pieces and valuable cargo require advance feasibility checks. Acceptance, storage and handover conditions are confirmed per shipment rather than assumed from airport availability.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, customs value and proposed ready time before requesting a firm booking.
For urgent or production-critical cargo, ask our service team to compare direct available uplift, hub transfer and road-feeder alternatives from other European gateways.
Use rigid, stackable and airline-suitable packaging; secure internal contents and verify that the piece dimensions, chargeable weight and handling requirements match the booking data.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, live or regulated cargo, obtain written carrier and handling confirmation before delivery to the airport. Keep contingency instructions ready for a missed connection or customs hold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cluj-Napoca International Airport handle international export cargo?

International export handling may be arranged when an operating carrier and handling chain accept the commodity, route and shipment profile. Our service team verifies capacity, documentation, security and airport delivery instructions before cargo dispatch.

Is a direct freighter available for every destination?

No direct freighter or destination should be assumed. Many shipments use passenger-aircraft belly capacity, an interline hub or road feeder. The confirmed carrier schedule and booking record determine the actual routing.

How early should dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be submitted?

Submit the full technical description, UN information where applicable, packing details, battery test documentation and shipper’s declaration before the planned delivery date. Carrier approval can take longer than standard cargo acceptance and is subject to route restrictions.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be accepted?

They may be accepted only after the carrier and handling agent confirm the required packaging, acceptance window, storage conditions and transfer plan. Our team does not treat airport proximity as proof of an uninterrupted cold chain.

What happens if customs selects the shipment for examination?

The shipment may require document review, physical inspection or additional information before release. Accurate invoices, packing lists, tariff data, origin details and importer instructions help reduce avoidable delays, but the final decision remains with the competent customs authorities.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, codes, coordinates, city relationship, stated access context and time-zone information are based on the supplied airport record and should be cross-checked against the airport operator before operational use.

For current airport notices, operating information and local facility confirmation, consult the official airport domain: airportcluj.ro.

For Romanian air navigation and aeronautical operational information, consult: romatsa.ro.

For international air-cargo standards and dangerous-goods reference frameworks, consult: iata.org. Carrier acceptance, cut-off times, storage capability, schedules, routing and transit times remain shipment-specific and must be reconfirmed by our service team.