Airport Business Lounge
★1.9(121 reviews)CLJ · International Departures Terminal
Cluj's quiet, work-focused lounge for Star Alliance Gold and business class.
The Airport Business Lounge at Cluj-Napoca Airport is the airline-aligned option at CLJ, reserved for Star Alliance Gold members and passengers holding a business-class ticket on a Star Alliance carrier. It's a no-frills, functional space in the departures terminal, with modern but minimalist decor and comfortable seating arranged in small clusters for a degree of privacy. Lighting is bright enough to work by without being harsh, and noise levels stay generally low, which makes it a good choice for focused work, a quiet call or simply a calmer wait than the terminal floor. The overall feel is efficient and unpretentious, geared toward business travellers who want a productive, low-key space before a flight. It opens daily from around 05:00 to 18:00, covering Cluj's main daytime departures. Unlike the airport's contract Business Lounge, this lounge isn't sold to walk-ins — entry follows your Star Alliance status or your business-class ticket.
Crowding · moderate at peak
A genuinely work-friendly lounge — low noise, Wi-Fi and power at most seats make it suitable for email, calls and focused work, though dedicated desk space is limited and most seating is lounge-style.
Catering at the Airport Business Lounge is kept simple and functional rather than gourmet — tea, coffee and light refreshments to tide you over before a flight. It's a business-traveller space first, so set your expectations for essentials rather than a full buffet.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
The Airport Business Lounge is in the departures terminal at Cluj-Napoca; after clearing security, follow the lounge signage to reach it.
- 01Check in at the departures terminal
- 02Clear passport control and security
- 03Follow signage for the Airport Business Lounge
- 04Present your Star Alliance status or business-class boarding pass at reception
Landmarks: Departure gates · Security checkpoint
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Star Alliance GoldStar Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from CLJ without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at CLJMake the most of it.
This lounge is for Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers — you can't buy a walk-in entry here.
If you don't have Star Alliance access, use the airport's contract Business Lounge instead (DragonPass, Priority Pass or walk-in).
It's a quiet, work-focused space — a good pick if you want to get things done before a flight.
Opening hours run daily from around 05:00 to 18:00, a little earlier-closing than the contract Business Lounge.
Power is available at most seats, but bring a travel adapter just in case.
Quick answers.
It's reserved for Star Alliance Gold members and passengers holding a business-class ticket on a Star Alliance carrier departing Cluj-Napoca. Access follows your status or ticket.
No — this lounge doesn't sell walk-in entry. If you don't have Star Alliance status or a business-class ticket, use the airport's contract Business Lounge, which takes DragonPass, Priority Pass and walk-in entry.
Yes — it's a quiet, work-focused space with low noise, Wi-Fi and power at most seats, though dedicated desk space is limited and most seating is lounge-style.
The lounge is open daily from around 05:00 to 18:00, covering Cluj's main daytime departures.