Flying from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) are the two main airports in Panama City.
The average length of a direct Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Panama City and Havana (where Havana Jose Marti International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
The most popular route is from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), with 25 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from PTY to HAV is the 7:32am Copa Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 10:05pm with Copa Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Panama City to HAV. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Panama City
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Get to your destination in one go from Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Nonstop flights from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) can be booked from here.
When taking off from PTY, you can catch a direct flight from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport with Copa Airlines.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Copa from PTY to HAV.
Copa ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 92.38% of services arriving on schedule.
Traveling from central Panama City to PTY takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Panama City Tocumen International Airport:
88% of flights departing from Panama City Tocumen International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of PTY.
Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)
Thinking of flying out of Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB)? Direct Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From BLB, direct flights from Panama City to HAV can be booked with Wingo.
On the BLB to HAV route, Copa Airlines Colombia is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Fly with Copa Airlines Colombia if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Panama Pacifico International Airport and Havana Jose Marti International Airport arrive as scheduled 82.61% of the time.
BLB is around 6 kilometers from central Panama City. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Panama City to HAV flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Panama Pacifico International Airport:
Flights from Panama Pacifico International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 88% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Get off your flight from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a short drive from HAV, head for Apartamento Familia Campa Daniela - Old Havana.
Getting from Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Havana Jose Marti International Airport, central Havana is around 16 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
AED 243 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport. Return flights start at AED 505. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Panama City 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 Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
November is the quietest month for flights from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Havana based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Panama City to HAV plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Havana, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Havana
Once you've booked your flight from Panama City to Havana Jose Marti International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Havana:
Paseo del Malecón and Old Havana are a couple of top attractions to put on your Havana to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La habana.
Explore more of Cuba
Santa Clara is just one of the many places in Cuba waiting to be discovered once you've seen Havana. Around 257 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include 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 sought-after destination in Cuba and is around 145 kilometers southwest of Havana. No journey is complete without seeing Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Provincial Museum Of Pinar Del Rio and PALACIO DE GUASCH.
