Colorful streets, classic music, and colonial architecture steps from the coast.
Average immigration wait at HAV: approximately 45 minutes.
Taxis and rideshare dominate. Walkable historic areas.
Don't drag your bags through Havana. Luggage storage services available near the airport and in the city center.
Check current weather conditions for Havana before your layover. Dress in layers for airport-to-city transitions — terminals can be cold while city streets may be warm.
Havana rewards slow exploration, so choose one historic area and keep expectations flexible.
