Traveling from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
A direct flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 39 minutes. The timezone in Havana is UTC-4, making it 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Each week, there are 2 flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 06:00 VivaAerobus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from NLU to HAV is 16:30 with VivaAerobus.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
VivaAerobus is your ticket to exploring Havana (and maybe even some other great corners of Cuba!). Look through the direct flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport offered by this airline.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the NLU - HAV route include:
Tocumen International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport
Before organizing your cheap ticket from NLU to HAV, check whether you need a visa to enter Cuba. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport is C$169. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$272. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flight tickets from NLU to HAV by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City, Santa Lucia Air Force Base can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Get your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport off to an easy start. Just a short drive from NLU, book a night at Villa Granada and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAV instead:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the center of Havana. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Havana in April.
Book your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base to Jose Marti International Airport for July if you want to visit Havana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from NLU to HAV sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Havana
Once you've locked in your flights from NLU to HAV, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Havana. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Old Havana, Malecon and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes are must-visits when exploring Havana.
Complete your Havana trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Jose Marti International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Havana.