Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana's timezone is UTC-5, making Havana three hours ahead of Portland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PDX to HAV flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Portland Airport to Havana Airport. Many travellers pass through Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport on this route.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of PDX.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Havana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PDX:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
Getting in late on a Portland Airport to Havana Airport flight? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to HAV are Migaby House and Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba.
Getting from Havana Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Havana Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Havana. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Havana Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Havana. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Havana Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Havana, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to HAV sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Camaguey is just one of the many places in Cuba waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Havana. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Iglesia de Santa Ana.
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, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
