SkyTeam member Air France is currently promoting discounted tickets for business class connections between Madrid and Havana. Fares for a round-trip between Europe and Cuba start at around €1,408. There’s quite good availability from October 2021 through July 2022.
All Air France and KLM tickets issued for flights until March 31, 2022, are fully refundable. You’d receive a voucher which can be refunded to your bank account. You can read more about this here.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
The fare shows up for flights between August 2021 and March 2022. A hefty minimum stay of ten days applies. However, shorter trips are available for just €100 more, still a good price for this route. Our availability calendar shows you all possible flight dates at the cheapest price for trips up to four weeks.
Air France sends a Boeing 777-300ER to Havana. To see what the long haul flights in business could be like, check out this review.
Let’s start with the negatives: Not only is Air France’s service usually below average (especially between meals), but their Business Light fare makes things even worse. Only 1 piece of luggage is included, and lounge access costs extra (except on flights to the US). On a positive note, almost all of their planes are equipped with a modern 1-2-1 business class by now.
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The fare rules state that this offer is valid for trips commencing on or before July 31, 2022, with a minimum duration of ten days. A sales period is not mentioned.
The fares in question are displayed by Google Flights. You can use this to your advantage by comfortably looking for matching dates there (instructions) or, even better, use our calendar above to book the cheapest fare available on Air France’ website.
Mileage
KLM issues tickets in booking class O for long haul flights and J for Schengen flights. Sadly, this results in the long haul flight yielding only revenue-based award mileage in Air France’ & KLM’s FlyingBlue. Other Skyteam frequent flyer programs won’t acknowledge any miles in this booking class, with the sole exception of Delta SkyMiles, Aerolineas Argentinas Plus, and Alitalia MileMiglia.
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Information & Tips for Cuba
Cuba is known for its colonial cities, tobacco fields, and beaches, with top destinations including Havana, Viñales, Trinidad, and Varadero. The official currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP), though foreign currencies like euros are often preferred in tourist areas. Prices can be inconsistent—basic goods and local transport are affordable, but restaurants, tours, and accommodations geared toward foreigners can be relatively expensive. The climate is tropical, with a dry season from November to April and a rainy, hurricane-prone season from May to October.
Cuba’s transport infrastructure is limited and often unreliable. Within cities, shared taxis and local buses are common but can be overcrowded and confusing for visitors. In Havana, there are some tourist-friendly transport options, but they can be costly. Traveling between cities is possible by long-distance buses like Viazul, which are geared toward tourists and relatively dependable, though slow. Trains exist but are generally outdated and infrequent, making road travel the most practical option despite inconsistent conditions.
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Information & Tips for Havana
La Habana, Cuba’s capital, offers a mix of colonial architecture, vintage cars, and lively culture. Key sights include Old Havana (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Malecón waterfront, and the iconic Plaza de la Revolución. Cuba uses the Cuban Peso (CUP), but many tourist services still prefer or accept foreign currencies like euros. Prices can vary—state-run services are relatively cheap, while private businesses and tourist hotspots are more expensive. The weather is tropical, hot and humid year-round, with a rainy season from May to October.
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