$1,353 Cheap Flights from Havana (HAV) to Istanbul (ISTA) in 2026

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Havana Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,264. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$1,353 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,353, select.

Istanbul.$1,353 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,353, select.

Istanbul.$1,354 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,354, select.

Istanbul.$1,356 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,356, select.

Istanbul.$1,362 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,362, select.

Istanbul.$1,490 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,490, select.

Istanbul.$1,509 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,509, select.

Istanbul.$1,631 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,631, select.

Istanbul.$1,641 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May, returning Thu, 20 May.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Havana on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,641, select.

Istanbul.$1,808 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Havana on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,808, select.

Istanbul.$1,813 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Havana on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,813, select.

Istanbul.$1,813 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Wed, 2 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Havana on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,813, select.

Istanbul.$2,041 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Havana on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,041, select.

Istanbul.$2,049 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Havana on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,049, select.

Istanbul.$2,264 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Havana on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,264, select.

Istanbul.$2,264 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Havana on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Havana.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,264, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Havana to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Havana to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Havana to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Havana to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,353
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	11 hrs, 25 mins
Average flights per week	8

Finding cheap flights from Havana to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Havana to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Havana to Istanbul is $1,353. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Havana to Istanbul?

11 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Havana to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Havana to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Havana to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Havana to Istanbul?

As of August 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Havana to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Havana to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Havana to Istanbul is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Havana Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $1,353.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Havana Airport to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Havana Airport to Istanbul on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Havana Airport to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 25 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Havana Airport to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Havana Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to Istanbul: what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul is 13 hours.
Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is seven hours ahead of Havana.
To avoid rushing for your HAV to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HAV to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
HAV is about 13 kilometres from central Havana. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near HAV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are worth a look:
78.04% of flights departing from Jose Marti International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to Istanbul

$968 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return flight ticket right now is $1,353. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from HAV to Istanbul if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from HAV to Istanbul.
Save money on your flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your flight from HAV to Istanbul.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The centre of Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
After stepping off your HAV to Istanbul flight, kick back at a hotel near SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW will help you save.

Best time to go to Istanbul

Visit Istanbul during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HAV to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

After booking your flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are must-do's during your Istanbul adventure.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are key highlights.