Travelling from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Expect to be in the air for 13 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport flight.
Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is seven hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services each week. Travel from IST to HAV on Turkish Airlines's 1:50am flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to HAV, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between IST and HAV is Turkish Airlines.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to HAV departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Work a stopover into your journey at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to HAV flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near HAV and turn in quicker:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport is R 7,675. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,435. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to HAV.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Istanbul to HAV.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). August is the busiest month to travel to Havana. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Lock in an Istanbul to HAV plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Havana to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Havana
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Jose Marti International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Havana:
Paseo del Malecón and Old Havana are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Havana to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at La habana.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cuba you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Santa Clara will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
Pinar del Río is another standout destination in Cuba and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Havana. No trip is complete without a visit to Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park.