Flying from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV).
The timezone in Havana is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to HAV.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HAV flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Book a hotel near HAV if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Currently, 1.138 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.948 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to HAV if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Havana based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Melbourne to HAV plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Havana, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Havana
Start your Havana trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Jose Marti International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana are leading attractions which should be on every Havana itinerary.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Cuba you should also see. About 257 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Santa Clara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading 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 well-known destination in Cuba and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Havana. No journey is complete without a visit to Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park.