Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Havana is five hours behind Zurich and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ZRH to HAV flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Havana (and then discovering more of Cuba!) is a breeze with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Edelweiss Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
At the moment, $544 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,034. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to HAV by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ZRH to HAV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that depart Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HAV:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Jose Marti International Airport, Havana is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Havana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Jose Marti International Airport for July if you want to go to Havana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to HAV sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cuba
You've visited Havana, now it's time to explore other corners of Cuba. Journey about 499 kilometres east to Camaguey to tick off its leading sights. From Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced to Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Cuba, consider Santa Clara, about 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal are key reasons to visit.