PRESS RELEASE – The destination Tel Aviv returns to Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, operated by the airline Wizz Air
Cluj-Napoca, 12.08.2025: Cluj International Airport, Cluj County Council and the airline Wizz Air bring good news regarding new travel opportunities for passengers and announce today the resumption of direct flights to Tel Aviv (Israel), starting from October 27 2025.
Direct flights to Tel Aviv will be operated from Cluj International Airport with three frequencies per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, based on the following flight schedule:
| Destination | Debut date | Operating days | Operating program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv (TLV) | October 27 2025 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Cluj-Napoca 05:45 – Tel Aviv 08:40 Tel Aviv 09:35 – Cluj-Napoca 12:55 |
Note: Flight times represent local landing/takeoff times.
For tickets and reservations go here www.wizzair.com
Tel Aviv is a vibrant urban destination, located on the Mediterranean coast, which perfectly combines modernity with tradition and culture with innovation. It is a city of superlatives, having UNESCO World Heritage status due to its culture, architecture and history, being at the crossroads between the West and the East. The city thus offers a diversity of tourist attractions, from museums, art galleries to well-preserved places for thousands of years, and is also chosen as a tourist destination especially for its wonderful beaches. Tel Aviv Airport is located approximately 15 km from the city.
Mr. Viorel Federiga, President of the Board of Directors of the International Airport Avram Iancu Cluj stated the following: "We appreciate Wizz Air's decision to increase flight operations in the winter season. Cluj International Airport remains a development engine for the region and its efforts to increase the region's connectivity are today materialized by this long-awaited route, Tel Aviv, which returns to operation."
Mr. David Ciceo, General Manager of the International Airport Avram Iancu Cluj stated: "The winter season brings an even greater diversity of travel alternatives departing from Cluj International Airport, through the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv. It is a moment awaited by passengers, because Tel Aviv is a traditional destination from Cluj-Napoca, which excellently complements the variety of destinations available from Cluj airport. We are convinced that the flights will continue to enjoy the appreciation of our passengers and those from the entire region served by Cluj airport."
"Wizz Air will resume flights to Tel Aviv from October 27, with three weekly frequencies from Cluj-Napoca. This much-loved destination returns to our network in the heart of Transylvania, reconfirming the company's commitment to offering varied travel options, along with safe and reliable operations. We are pleased to continue the collaboration with our partners at Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport and to further strengthen the region's air connectivity", stated Anastasia Novak, Wizz Air Corporate Communications Manager.
Currently, Wizz Air offers 36 destinations to 15 countries from Cluj International Airport, but passengers have the opportunity to choose one of the following for their trips: over 50 regular destinations, to approximately 20 countries from Europe and Middle EastFor those who want holidays to sunny destinations, seasonal charter flights are available to the main tourist destinations, with very good offers from tour operators and travel agencies in the city and region..
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