The city transport company currently lists an airport service as A1 between the airport and Piața Mihai Viteazul. The airport transport page also refers to A1E and local lines 5 and 8. Compare the actual route and destination on the official pages rather than assuming all labels are identical.
How to make the journey
- At the arrivals areaFollow the airport signs for public transport. Do not confuse the local public-bus boarding area with coaches or hotel shuttles.
- Identify the airport serviceLook for the airport service toward Piața Mihai Viteazul. Official pages use A1 and A1E naming; trust the current operator route and the bus display.
- Choose the destinationPiața Mihai Viteazul is a central destination. Lines 5 and 8 have different routes, so do not choose only by seeing “airport” in a search result.
- Check departuresUse the CTP Cluj current route and timetable before you leave. BusLink does not publish real-time arrivals.
Airport and operator websites currently use different names (A1 vs A1E). Do not rely on a fixed fare, departure time or boarding bay without checking the operator.
Common questions
Is the city-centre airport bus A1 or A1E?
CTP Cluj currently lists A1. The airport website also lists A1E. Always check the latest operator information and the bus destination.
Does it go to Piața Mihai Viteazul?
The CTP A1 route is described as Aeroport–Piața Mihai Viteazul–Aeroport.
Are lines 5 and 8 alternatives?
They are listed by the airport as public-transport options, but follow different routes; check the stop you actually need.
Official transport sources
Reviewed online 30 October 2026; stops, routes and timetables can change.