The Canadian airline Sunwing has resumed its flights to Cuba, specifically to Varadero, with four weekly departures from Montreal and Toronto.
The four weekly flights from the mentioned cities will take place on Fridays and Sundays, with itineraries leading to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport in Varadero, Matanzas.
Rokny Ceballo, an executive at the Cuban company Take Off, told Prensa Latina that Sunwing plans to increase its flight frequencies to Cuba in the near future.
Canada is one of the leading sources of tourists to the island, and its travelers are generally high consumers of the "sun and beach" experience within Cuba’s tourism offerings.
In early September, Sunwing announced that it would resume flights to Cuba. The Canadian airline confirmed that it will offer flights to various Cuban tourist destinations starting next month in November from Ottawa.
Sunwing plans to relaunch 11 routes to the Caribbean and Mexico. The flights will begin in November and will operate weekly until April 2022, coinciding with the peak tourist season. The operations in Cuba include trips to four destinations: Cayo Santa María, Varadero, Cayo Coco, and Holguín.
This week, the Aztec company Magnicharters also launched its flight route to Cuba. It is the seventh airline of its kind to connect with Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport. The airline is scheduled to operate two flights per week from Cancun, Mexico.
At the end of September, Cuban authorities announced that 23 airlines would be landing at different airports throughout October, coming from Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Latin America. This figure represents a significant increase in flights to Cuba compared to previous months, during which travel was reduced due to the coronavirus crisis.
The Cuban Company of Airports and Airport Services (ECASA) confirmed that airlines expected to launch services to the island include American Airlines, Iberia, Air France, Copa Airlines, Viva Aerobús, and Turkish Airlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunwing Flights to Cuba
How many times a week does Sunwing fly to Cuba from Canada?
Sunwing offers four weekly flights to Cuba from Montreal and Toronto, operating on Fridays and Sundays to Varadero.
What are Sunwing's destinations in Cuba?
Sunwing plans to fly to the main tourist destinations in Cuba, including Cayo Santa María, Varadero, Cayo Coco, and Holguín.
Why is Canada an important market for tourism in Cuba?
Canada is one of the main sources of tourists to Cuba, as its travelers prefer the "sun and beach" experience, which is one of the standout offerings of Cuban tourism.
What other airlines have recently resumed flights to Cuba?
In addition to Sunwing, the Mexican airline Magnicharters has started operating flights to Cuba, connecting Cancun to Varadero twice a week.
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