Flying from Havana Airport (HAV) to Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN): what you need to know
Kingston's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Havana.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HAV to KIN flight.
During popular months such as October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Havana Airport to Kingston Norman Manley Airport. These are the top stopovers between HAV and KIN:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport
Handy information about Havana Airport (HAV)
Havana Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HAV land on schedule 82% of the time.
Havana Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Havana. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Got an early flight from Havana Airport to Kingston Norman Manley Airport? Stay somewhere close to HAV, like Migaby House. Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba will also put you moments from the terminal.
Arriving at Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN)
If you're arriving on a late Havana Airport to Kingston Norman Manley Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near KIN:
Go where the road takes you with a Kingston Norman Manley Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Island Car Rentals, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of Kingston and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kingston Norman Manley Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Havana Airport to Kingston Norman Manley Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kingston. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Havana Airport to Kingston Norman Manley Airport for August if you want to explore Kingston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HAV to KIN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
Spanish Town is just one of the many places in Jamaica waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kingston. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.