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Jose Marti International Airport Insider Guide
HAVHavana’s main airport (HAV). Basic facilities, limited lounges, cash-oriented on arrival.
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30min
Transit to city
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45min
Immigration
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55min
Security buffer
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Leave with 6–10 hours+
Leave the airport?
OK to leave:
6–10h
10h+
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| 3 (Intl) | VIP/contract lounge | Paid/airline/PP (varies) | Limited | Snacks/drinks | About $30–50 USD |
Basic lounge; services limited.
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Traveler notes
- Expect longer queues; processes can be slow.
- Cards may not work; carry cash.
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Sleep / Rest
- Basic seating; no nap zones.
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Food
- Simple snacks; limited variety.
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Showers
- Rare; assume none.
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Luggage Storage
- Limited/none; travel light.
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Transit to City
- Taxi: ~25–50 minutes to Havana; cash preferred.
- Buffer: Back at HAV 3h intl.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Limited; eSIM before arrival recommended. ATMs: Unreliable; bring cash. Wi‑Fi: Limited.
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