Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
The timezone in Havana is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Beirut.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BEY to HAV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Havana Airport. These are the top stopovers between BEY and HAV:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Havana Airport (HAV)
At the moment, R 24,121 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beirut Airport to Havana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 25,701. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BEY to HAV, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Beirut Airport to Havana Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights departing from Beirut Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of BEY.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Havana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BEY:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late Beirut Airport to Havana Airport flight. Migaby House and Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba are good choices near HAV.
Getting from Havana Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Havana Airport to the centre of Havana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
October is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Havana Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Havana in March.
When booking your flight from Beirut Airport to Havana Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Havana, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to HAV in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cuba
Camaguey is just one of the many cities in Cuba waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Havana. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include 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 experiencing Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
