Cluj-Napoca International Airport reported a historic milestone in 2025, handling more than 3.5 million passengers, marking its highest annual traffic volume to date. The figure represents an increase of approximately 10 percent compared with 2024, confirming the airport’s growing role as a major aviation hub in Romania.
According to data released on Tuesday by the Cluj County Council, the airport processed 3.58 million passengers in 2025, up from 3.26 million passengers recorded the previous year.
Statistics show that the most heavily used domestic route remained Cluj-Napoca–Bucharest Otopeni, with around 367,000 passengers traveling between the two cities.
Among international destinations, Italy ranked first, with over 607,000 passengers, followed by Germany with 480,000 passengers, and Spain with 421,000 passengers.
Significant growth was also recorded in the leisure travel segment. Charter flights exceeded 300,000 passengers, representing a 17 percent increase compared with 2024. The most popular charter destination was Hurghada, Egypt, which attracted nearly 98,000 passengers during the year.
Representatives of the Cluj County Council emphasized that Cluj-Napoca International Airport now ranks as Romania’s second-busiest airport, after Bucharest Henri Coandă (Otopeni), both in terms of passenger numbers and aircraft movements.
The strong results highlight Cluj-Napoca’s expanding connectivity and its importance as a gateway for both business and tourism in Transylvania and the wider Central and Eastern European region.