SkyTeam member Air France brings us today a deal from various European cities to Havana, Cuba starting at just €837. This deal includes a 2-piece hand luggage allowance (instead of the one piece in economy) and one personal item. If you want to check luggage, you can pay around €160 for 2 pieces of checked luggage, each weighing up to 23kg each. Departures are available from May to December.
These are some of the airports where you can take advantage of this deal:
- Bologna at €837
- Milan Linate at €845
- Paris (non-stop) at €886
- Malaga at €997
- Madrid at €892
- Barcelona at €1,003
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Air France with your selected flight dates.
First, you will take your feeder flight to Paris on either an Embraer 195 or Airbus 320 family aircraft in economy class. For your flight to Havana, you will fly with Air France on a Boeing 777 with a 2-4-2 premium economy configuration.
Search & Book
This deal doesn’t have an expire date, but a minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months applies. Available dates are between May to December, with most of the dates on May and June.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above. When using Google Flights, be aware that the prices shown can be inaccurate. For example, most dates marked for €1,100 or less are actually €100-200 cheaper when you click on the price. We recommend booking directly on Air France’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
This ticket is issued in booking class Y for the feeder flight and booking class A for the premium economy leg of the trip. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Bologna to Havana:
- 11,624 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 11,618 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 11,618 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 11,124 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 10,656 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 10,656 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 10,656 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 10,656 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 10,656 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 10,656 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 10,656 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 10,656 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 10,656 Miles on ITA Volare
- 10,224 Award Miles + 120 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 5,844 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 1,290 RDM + 206 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Destination
Information & Tips for Cuba
Cuba has developed its very own charm throughout the decades of embargoes and socialism and stands out clearly from the other islands in the Caribbean. In addition to the many fantastic beaches, cigars, rum, salsa and American vintage cars attract numerous tourists to Cuba every year despite the difficult political situation. Nevertheless, the island is still not nearly as touristically developed as many other islands in the Caribbean.
Best Time to Visit
Although Cuba has warm temperatures between 25 – 30°C all year round, the dry winter months between November and April are particularly popular. During this time the humidity is clearly lower than in the high summer during the rainy season.
For travel between June and October, one should be aware of the risk of hurricanes. The last hurricane to hit Cuba was “Irma” in September 2017.
Immigration and Visa Requirements
To enter Cuba, most EU citizens needs a passport valid for at least six months and a visa in the form of a tourist card (A1 visa) for up to 30 days. These must be obtained from the Cuban embassy in Berlin before entering the country. At least one person must appear there in person, but can also obtain the visa for other companions. This costs 22€ for the person appearing in person and 25€ for all other companions. It is much easier to purchase the tourist card directly from your airline: (all data without guarantee)
- Condor: 25€, in Frankfurt/Main at the ticket counter or transit area
- Eurowings: 25€, in Cologne/Bonn at the check-in desk / in Munich at the ticket counter & check-in desk
- Air Canada: Will be handed out free of charge on board before landing. In addition, however, an electronic travel permit (eTA) is required for the transfer in Canada!
Additionally you have to show valid health insurance coverage in Cuba, e.g. a travel health insurance. If possible, the policy should be in Spanish. German or English policies are also recognized nowadays. Otherwise you have to take out a Cuban insurance at the airport for 2 – 3 CUC per day.
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Thank you, Carlos.