Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Varadero is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Calgary.
Your YYC to VRA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Varadero (and then discovering more of Cuba!) is easy with WestJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with WestJet on this route.
With 68.75% of services landing as planned, WestJet is the most punctual carrier operating YYC to VRA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
$275 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight. Return flights start from $329. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YYC to VRA, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to Calgary International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YYC? If you're catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
Step off your Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option within easy reach of VRA, stay at Villa Bahia Real.
Getting from Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA) to central Varadero
Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Varadero. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Varadero in May.
The warmest month in Varadero is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYC to VRA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cuba
You've visited Varadero, now it's time to discover more of Cuba. Travel about 121 kilometres west to Havana to tick off its top sights. From Old Havana to Malecon and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Camaguey is another essential stop in Cuba and is around 386 kilometres south-east of Varadero. No journey is complete without a visit to Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.