Flying from Havana Airport (HAV) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Guatemala City one hour behind Havana.
Your HAV to GUA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Havana Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HAV and GUA:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Havana Airport (HAV) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
R 7,101 is currently the best price for a one-way Havana Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,536. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HAV to GUA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Havana Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
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Handy information about Havana Airport (HAV)
Havana Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HAV arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Havana Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Havana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
If you're catching an early flight from Havana Airport to Guatemala City Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) at Migaby House. Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba is another convenient accommodation option near HAV.
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Havana Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Guatemala City Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport to central Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Havana Airport to Guatemala City Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Guatemala City. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Havana Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you want to explore Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAV to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala just waiting to be explored. About 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Mixco will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Villa Nueva is another must-experience destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without dropping by Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.
