Conviasa suspend flights to Havana

The Venezuelan state airline convasa suspends flights to Havana, a news that aggravates the already deteriorated Cuba air connectivity in a context of tourist and economic crisis.

This decision directly impacts both travelers and tour operators, leaving the severe difficulties facing the island to maintain its international links.

Conviasa suspends its operations towards Cuba

According to the Association of Tourist Operators of Russia (ATOR), the last flight of Conviasa from Moscow to Caracas, with a scale in Havana, is scheduled for April 28, 2025.

After that date, the airline will maintain only its direct Moscow-caracas route, eliminating Cuba from its usual itinerary.

Russian media as Fomag confirmed this suspension, reporting that in the reservation system there are no options available towards Havana.

Alternatives for affected travelers

Given the news that it converts to suspend flights to Havana, Fun & Sun and Coral Travel operators have begun to manage solutions for their customers.

Fun & Sun offers reimbursements or relocation to other tourist destinations, allowing in some cases to maintain the hotel reserve in Cuba for those who wish to complete their trip by acquiring additional tickets.

Coral Travel, on the other hand, has chosen to treat each case individually, providing personalized attention to those affected.

Currently, the only airlines that maintain active flights between Russia and Cuba are Rossiya and Nordwind, which significantly limits the options for travelers who wish to reach the island.

THE PARADOJA DE CUBA: Airport modernization without flights

While the Cuban authorities announce modernization plans for the José Martí International Airport, including new boarding rooms and infrastructure renewal, the reality is that it convishes suspends flights to Havana and other airlines also reduce or eliminate their connections.

At the beginning of April, it was reported that companies such as Avianca, Cup and Wingo operated flights from Colombia with occupation levels below 70 %, figures that compromise the profitability of any commercial route.

According to experts, for a flight to be profitable, it must reach at least 80 % occupancy and average rates of 300 dollars per passenger.

Europe also reduces its aerial links with Cuba

The crisis is not limited to Latin America. In March 2025, Edelweiss Air, from Switzerland, announced the cancellation of its Zurich-La Havana route due to operational problems and low demand.

In addition, the German Cóndor confirmed that he will cease all its operations to Cuba in May 2025, eliminating the last direct connection between Germany and the island.

Condor attributed his decision to the lack of interest of tourists and the deterioration of local conditions that affect the experience of visitors.

Growing isolation for the island

The fact that it converts to suspend flights to Havana is not an isolated event, but part of a broader phenomenon: the progressive isolation of Cuba in the international tourism market.

Despite government efforts to show an image of renewal, the perception of the island as a tourist destination continues to deteriorate, affecting its ability to attract visitors and generate income from tourism.

If this trend continues, Cuba will face greater challenges to recover his position as an attractive tourist destination in the Caribbean, precisely at a time when he desperately needs currencies and economic dynamism.