Travelling from Merida Airport (MID) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Merida Airport to Havana Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Havana's timezone is UTC-5, making Havana one hour ahead of Merida.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MID to HAV flight.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Viva Aerobus is your gateway to discovering Havana (and maybe even some other great parts of Cuba!). Check out the direct flights from Merida Airport to Havana Airport offered by this popular airline.
Viva Aerobus is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 70.59% of services arriving as planned, Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier operating MID to HAV flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Merida Airport to Havana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MID and HAV include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Merida Airport (MID) to Havana Airport (HAV)
$170 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Merida Airport to Havana Airport flight. A return flight starts at $294. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MID to HAV, book your trip eight months before your departure date.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Merida Airport to Havana Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MID to HAV by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Merida Airport to Havana Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Merida Airport (MID)
Merida Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from MID reach their destination on time.
Central Merida to Merida Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MID? If you're catching an early flight from Merida Airport to Havana Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're touching down on a late Merida Airport to Havana Airport flight. Migaby House is a comfortable option near HAV. Or check in and relax at Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba before travelling to your final destination.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Merida Airport to Havana Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Havana. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Merida Airport to Havana Airport for July if you'd like to explore Havana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MID to HAV sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Cuba just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Camaguey will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Iglesia de Santa Ana.
Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, Santa Clara is another favourite stop in Cuba. Start your sightseeing at Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
