Travelling from Havana Airport (HAV) to Caracas Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Havana Airport to Caracas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Caracas is one hour ahead of Havana and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Havana Airport to Caracas Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HAV to CCS flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can fly nonstop to Caracas, Venezuela. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Havana Airport to Caracas Airport:
Conviasa is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating HAV to CCS flights, Turkish Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Havana Airport to Caracas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HAV and CCS:
Madrid Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Havana Airport (HAV)
Havana Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HAV touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
To get to Havana Airport from central Havana, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
If you're taking an early flight from Havana Airport to Caracas Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra sleep) at Migaby House. Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba is another convenient accommodation option near HAV.
Arriving at Caracas Airport (CCS)
Book a hotel close to CCS if you have a late Havana Airport to Caracas Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Caracas Airport rental car and explore Caracas and beyond with your own wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Caracas Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Caracas Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Caracas Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Caracas. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Caracas Airport (CCS)
December is the busiest month for flights from Havana Airport to Caracas Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Caracas in March.
The warmest month in Caracas is September, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Havana Airport to Caracas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from HAV to CCS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Venezuela
Maracay is just one of the many cities in Venezuela waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Caracas. Around 80 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Maracay and Museo Aeronatico Fuerza Aerea Venezolana.
Around 129 kilometres west of Caracas, Valencia is another favourite stop in Venezuela. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Plaza Bolivar, San Diego Botanical Garden and Municipal Serrania el Indio Park.