Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) departing from here.
Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Rio De Janeiro to HAV. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to HAV that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and HAV include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to HAV flight, stay in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78.67%.
About Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HAV:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport is Rs56,301. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs97,266. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to HAV. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). August is when most people visit Havana. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to HAV flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Havana to range from 23ºC to 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC and 28ºC.
More about Havana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Havana right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Jose Marti International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana are popular attractions which should feature on every Havana itinerary.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cuba waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Santa Clara will keep your itinerary packed. 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).
Around 145 kilometres south-west of Havana, Pinar del Río is another favourite stop in Cuba. Start your sightseeing at Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park.
