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Connecting route · Turkiye → Cuba

Flights from Istanbul to Havana

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Havana. 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
ISTHAVMAD

Istanbul to Havana at a glance

Fastest journey15h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Havana

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

1
IST Madrid (MAD) HAV
Leg 1: Air Europa, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Air Europa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 14m
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2
IST Panama City (PTY) HAV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 02m
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3
IST Miami (MIA) HAV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, World Atlantic Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 58m
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4
IST Cancun (CUN) HAV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Viva
Self-transfer likely ~17h 12m
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IST Caracas (CCS) HAV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Conviasa
Self-transfer likely ~18h 19m
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IST Bogota (BOG) HAV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Wingo
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
-8hHavana vs Istanbul
Currency in Havana
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → HAV

Flights from Istanbul to Havana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Havana?
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 Istanbul to Havana?
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 Istanbul and Havana?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA) and Cancun (CUN). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Havana?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Havana: José Martí International Airport (HAV).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Havana?
Havana is 8 hours behind Istanbul.

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