Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
The timezone in Havana is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HEL to HAV flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between HEL and HAV include:
Miami International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight is R 9,640. A return plane ticket is currently R 13,775. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to HAV if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HEL to HAV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HAV instead:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport to the centre of Havana has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Havana in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Jose Marti International Airport for July if you want to explore Havana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to HAV sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
You've seen Havana, now it's time to explore other parts of Cuba. Journey about 499 kilometres east to Camaguey to check off its top attractions. 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 interested in discovering another major stop in Cuba, consider Santa Clara, roughly 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal are highlights.
