Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
The timezone in Havana is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Lisbon.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to HAV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LIS and HAV include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
At the moment, C$463 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$795. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to HAV, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from LIS to HAV is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Portela Airport, data shows 64.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Consider booking a hotel near HAV if you're on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Jose Marti International Airport, Havana is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Havana. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Havana, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to HAV in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Cuba you should also see. About 499 kilometres east of Havana, a visit to Camaguey will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, Santa Clara is another favourite stop in Cuba. No visit is complete without checking out Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal.