Flights from Mexico City to Havana, Cuba

A city full of music, history, bohemian bars and cool cafes, Havana is Cuba’s largest. Its atmospheric Colonial streets thrill with every step. The work of 18th-century Cuban artist Escalera is on display alongside other works in the Museu Nacional de Bellas Artes, and more modern events take place at the Fabrica de Arte Cubana, the center of the city’s contemporary art scene. Habana Vieja’s traffic-free plazas and coastal fortifications are well worth a visit, and it is almost compulsory to take a turn around the dance floor at clubs such as Diablo Tun Tun for a spot of salsa.

Flying to Havana

1. Which airports serve Mexico City to Havana?

Mexico City Airport is 7km from the city and has two terminals linked by a monorail. Terminal Two serves AeroMexico and its partners, and Terminal One has sections for both international and domestic flights. Visitors from Mexico City will arrive at Jose Marti International Airport, which is 15km southwest of Havana.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Mexico City to Havana?

Interjet, Cubana and AeroMexico operate daily direct flights from Mexico City to Havana, with AeroMexico offering 50% of them. America, Air France and Air Canada offer indirect connecting flights.

3. How long is the flight?

A direct flight from Mexico City to Havana is approximately two hours and 47 minutes.

4. Climate changes between Mexico City and Havana

When arriving from Mexico City to Havana, travelers will not have to worry about a sudden change in temperature, as it is similar in both places. May is the hottest month in Mexico City with an average temperature of 64°F, and the coldest month is December at 55°F. The wettest month is September with an average of 90mm of rain. In Havana, the hottest month is June with an average temperature of 81°F, and the coldest is January at 70°F. The wettest month is June with an average of 80mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is August, when the average water temperature is 30°F.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The are two types of standard Cuban currency – the Cuban peso (CUP) for locals and the Cuban convertible peso (CUC) for visitors. Travelers can only buy these inside the country itself. There are ATMs in Cuba, but it is sensible to bring currency and travelers’ checks just in case. American Express travelers’ checks are not valid in Cuba. It is important to only exchange currency at Cadeca exchange houses, large hotels or banks due to the prevalence of forged currency. The currency in Mexico is the peso.

Havana Information

While both Mexico City and Havana have similar influences, they have two very distinct personalities. Mexico City is known for its local cuisine, and its nightlife has both luxurious and less plush bars to enjoy. Attractions include La Casa Rivas Mercado, described as one of the prettiest buildings in the city with its mosaics, tiles, cantera stones and English floors. Take a ride on a trajinera, or flat-bottomed boat, in the chinampas, where people harvest vegetables. On arrival in Havana, visit the Old Town to enjoy its Spanish influences, cobbled plazas, galleries, restaurants and frescoed churches.