Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Havana five hours behind Bilbao.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BIO to HAV flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BIO and HAV include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
R 6,441 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,254. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BIO to HAV, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BIO to HAV.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BIO? If you're catching an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you're getting in on a late Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options 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)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Havana. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Jose Marti International Airport for July if you want to visit Havana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to HAV in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Cuba waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres east of Havana, a visit to Camaguey will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
Santa Clara is another well-known destination in Cuba and is around 257 kilometres east of Havana. No trip is complete without visiting Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal.