Flying from Havana Airport (HAV) to Merida Airport (MID): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Havana Airport to Merida Airport.
The timezone in Merida is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Havana.
To ensure you catch your HAV to MID flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Viva Aerobus has direct flights from Havana Airport to Merida Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Merida — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
Viva Aerobus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Viva Aerobus ranks as the top on-time carrier for HAV to MID flights, with 88.24% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Havana Airport to Merida Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HAV and MID:
Miami International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Havana Airport (HAV)
82% of flights leaving Havana Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from HAV.
Havana Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Havana. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Havana Airport to Merida Airport? Migaby House and Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba are near HAV. They're an especially good option if you're taking off early.
Arriving at Merida Airport (MID)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Havana Airport to Merida Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MID instead:
Pick up a Merida Airport rental car and discover Merida and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and INFINITY RENT are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Merida Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Merida Airport (MID) to central Merida
Merida Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Merida. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Merida Airport (MID)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Havana Airport to Merida Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Merida. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Merida is May, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from Havana Airport to Merida Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAV to MID in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Merida. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Mexico, consider Villahermosa, about 483 kilometres south-west of Merida. Tamoanchan, Catedral del Senor de Tabasco and Plaza de Armas are key highlights.