Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana is four hours behind London and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
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 board your LGW to HAV flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and HAV include:
Cancun International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Currently, 267 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 612 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to HAV, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to HAV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Reserve a hotel near HAV if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Jose Marti International Airport, Havana is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Havana in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Havana, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to HAV in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cuba
Camaguey is just one of the many cities in Cuba waiting to be explored once you've seen Havana. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, Santa Clara is another essential stop in Cuba. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal.