Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA): what you need to know
Varadero is four hours behind London and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LHR to VRA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and VRA:
Pearson International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight is R 13,477. A round-trip fare right now is R 12,652. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to VRA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
After your London Heathrow Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a nearby hotel. Villa Bahia Real is a great option within easy reach of VRA.
Getting from Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA) to central Varadero
From Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport, Varadero is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Varadero. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Varadero, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to VRA in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana is just one of the many cities in Cuba waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Varadero. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Old Havana, Malecon and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.
Camaguey is another well-known destination in Cuba and is around 386 kilometres south-east of Varadero. No journey is complete without dropping by Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.