Flying from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Havana's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Havana one hour ahead of Monterrey.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MTY to HAV flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Viva Aerobus is your gateway to exploring Havana (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Cuba!). Check out the direct flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Viva Aerobus.
The most punctual carrier offering MTY to HAV flights is Viva Aerobus. Its services land as planned 70.59% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MTY and HAV include:
Miami International Airport
Cancun Airport
Merida Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Havana Airport (HAV)
At the moment, $205 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $306. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MTY to HAV by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from MTY arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport from central Monterrey, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
Arriving late on a Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport flight? Grab your bags and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to HAV are Migaby House and Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba.
Getting from Havana Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Havana Airport to the centre of Havana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
October is the busiest month for flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Havana in March.
The warmest month in Havana is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Havana Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MTY to HAV in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Cuba
You've done Havana, now it's time to explore other corners of Cuba. Journey around 499 kilometres east to Camaguey to tick off its leading sights. From Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced to Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Iglesia de Santa Ana, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, Santa Clara is another essential 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).
