Travelling from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) begins with finding the most convenient airport to begin your travels from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
Havana is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to HAV. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to HAV flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HAV:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport is 179 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 354 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to HAV. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Havana. August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Havana is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Vancouver to HAV plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Havana
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Jose Marti International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Havana:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana are attractions you won't want to skip in Havana.
Explore more of Cuba
You've done Havana, now it's time to discover other corners of Cuba. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Santa Clara to check off its must-visit sights. From Che Guevara Mausoleum to Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park), there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of Cuba, head for Pinar del Río, roughly 145 kilometres south-west of Havana. Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park are the start of reasons to visit.
