Travelling from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Havana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Havana two hours ahead of Merida.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MID to HAV flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Euroairlines is your gateway to exploring Havana (and perhaps some other great parts of Cuba!). Check out the direct flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport offered by this airline.
Euroairlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MID to HAV flights is VivaAerobus.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MID and HAV:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Right now, $204 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $348. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MID to HAV by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MID to HAV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Handy information about Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
71.32% of flights that take off from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Merida to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near MID? If you're catching an early flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you're coming in on a late Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HAV:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Havana. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Havana in April.
When reserving your flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Havana, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MID to HAV around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Camaguey is just one of the many cities in Cuba waiting to be discovered after you've seen Havana. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
Santa Clara is another standout destination in Cuba and is around 257 kilometres east of Havana. No journey is complete without a visit to Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal.