Conviasa, the state-owned Venezuelan carrier, is set to introduce a regular direct service linking Havana and Moscow, with the inaugural flights anticipated to begin on June 16. This development comes as press coverage from TASS cites the airline’s official Twitter announcement, signaling a new cross-continental connection that could matter to travelers across Canada and the United States who track Latin American carriers and Russia-visa itineraries. The plan envisions nonstop passenger service between Cuba’s capital and Russia’s capital, a move that would strengthen existing ties in the regional aviation market and offer a direct option that bypasses other hubs for travelers seeking a long-haul journey from the Caribbean to Europe via Moscow. (Source: TASS)
The maiden Havana departure is scheduled for 23:00 local time, which corresponds to 06:00 on June 17 in Moscow. The aircraft is expected to touch down in Moscow at approximately 18:30 local time on June 17, with the return leg from Moscow to Havana scheduled to depart at 21:30 Moscow time the same day. If confirmed, this schedule would establish a straightforward, time-efficient path for travelers, potentially appealing to business travelers, expatriates, and tourism enthusiasts in North America who seek to reach both the Cuban coast and Russian capital on a single itinerary. The service’s frequency has not been disclosed publicly, and fare details at launch indicate a starting point around $3,886, varying with baggage allowances and fare class. (Source: TASS)
Since mid-2021, Conviasa has already been operating a fortnightly direct service between Caracas and Moscow, signaling an expansion strategy that leverages its government backing to connect key markets in the Americas with Russia. For North American travelers, this expansion may offer a more diverse set of route options, especially for those who value direct or near-direct cross-Atlantic paths that can reduce total travel time when coordinating with transatlantic visa and consular requirements. The development is part of a broader conversation about post-pandemic air travel patterns, state-backed carriers, and the role of Cuba as a transit or stopover point in regional flight plans. (Source: TASS)
Earlier reporting from Rosaviatsia suggested that Russian airlines could gain access to Venezuela with a stopover in Cuba, specifically Varadero, as part of a broader framework that would see Russian services operate between Moscow and Porlamar, Venezuela, with intermediate stops in Havana. In parallel, Venezuelan airlines would operate routes from Caracas to Havana and then onward to Moscow. This positioned a potential joint or adjacent routing strategy that could influence how travelers plan multi-leg trips across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe, particularly for those seeking connections to or from major hubs in Russia and the Caribbean basin. The evolving dialogue around these proposed itineraries reflects ongoing alignment between aviation authorities, carrier growth plans, and the strategic geographies that matter most to travelers in the United States, Canada, and neighboring regions. (Source: Rosaviatsia)