Travelling from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Dubai has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is eight hours behind Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to HAV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to HAV leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to HAV flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
About Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Consider booking a hotel near HAV if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport is R 15,931. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 23,245. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to HAV, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Dubai to HAV.
Save money on your flight from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). Plan your visit to Havana in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Dubai to HAV plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Havana to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Havana
After booking your flight from Dubai to Jose Marti International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Havana:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana are attractions you won't want to skip in Havana.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Cuba you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Santa Clara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Havana, Pinar del Río is another essential stop in Cuba. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park.
