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Flights from Havana to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Havana to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Panama City, about 15h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 14m
HAVISTMAD

Havana to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey15h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Havana to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HAV Madrid (MAD) IST
Leg 1: Air China, Air Europa · Leg 2: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 14m
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HAV Panama City (PTY) IST
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 02m
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HAV Miami (MIA) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, World Atlantic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 58m
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HAV Cancun (CUN) IST
Leg 1: Viva · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 12m
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HAV Caracas (CCS) IST
Leg 1: Conviasa · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 19m
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HAV Bogota (BOG) IST
Leg 1: Wingo · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,976 km6,195 miles
Journey time
15h 14mestimate
Time difference
+8hIstanbul vs Havana
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
HAV → IST, SAW

Flights from Havana to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Havana to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Panama City and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Havana to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,976 km.
Where do you change planes between Havana and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA) and Cancun (CUN). Air China flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Havana and Istanbul?
Havana: José Martí International Airport (HAV). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Havana and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Havana.

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