Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
The timezone in Havana is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Barcelona.
Your BCN to HAV flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BCN and HAV:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
£255 is currently the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Return flights start from £468. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BCN to HAV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to HAV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAV instead:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport is approximately 10 miles from central Havana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Havana. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Havana is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Jose Marti International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to HAV sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Camaguey is just one of the many cities in Cuba waiting to be explored once you've seen Havana. Around 310 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
Santa Clara is another must-experience destination in Cuba and is around 160 miles east of Havana. No journey is complete without dropping by Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal.
