Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
The timezone in Havana is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Mexico City.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with Aeromexico is the earliest flight you can take. Aeromexico operates the latest service of the day at 11:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MEX to HAV flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Aeromexico is your gateway to exploring Havana (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Cuba!). Browse the direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Aeromexico tops the list for bookings on this route.
Aeromexico ranks as the top on-time carrier for MEX to HAV flights, with 80.33% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEX and HAV:
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
At the moment, 123 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 200 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEX to HAV.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEX? If you're boarding an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Stay at 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 Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Havana in April.
When booking your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Havana, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEX to HAV in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Cuba waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Camaguey will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Cuba, head for Santa Clara, about 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal are key reasons to visit.