Travelling from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) departing from here.
Around 13 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport flight.
Havana Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is eight hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. Travel from IST to HAV on Turkish Airlines's 1:50am departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to HAV.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Get to your destination in one go from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport jetting out of IST.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to HAV.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to HAV with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and HAV include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) leaving Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to HAV flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay within easy reach of HAV at Apartamento Familia Campa Daniela - Old Havana.
Getting from Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Havana Jose Marti International Airport, central Havana is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport is $764. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,116. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to HAV.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to HAV.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Havana. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Istanbul to HAV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Havana, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Havana
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Havana Jose Marti International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Havana:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana are top sights which should feature on every Havana itinerary.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Cuba just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, a visit to Santa Clara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
If you want to check out another corner of Cuba, consider Pinar del Río, about 145 kilometres southwest of Havana. Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Provincial Museum Of Pinar Del Rio and PALACIO DE GUASCH are key highlights.