Ways to Get to Havana from Abroad

There are several ways to get to Havana from abroad. Depending on where in the world you are, this guide will help you determine your best way to get to Cuba.

Getting to Havana by Plane

Coming from abroad, you will fly in by plane. The most convenient airport is José Martí International Airport only 25 km (16 miles) southwest of Havana. There are regular flights direct to Havana from several locations in Canada, Europe, other Caribbean islands, Central and South America.

Coming to Havana from abroad, you will be landing at Terminal 3 of José Martí International Airport. Terminal 3 is for international flight. Terminal 2 is for charter flights from the USA and Terminal 1 is for domestic flights (it’s inexpensive to fly internally – within Cuba).

Cuban Customs

Bear in mind that Cuban customs official are rather strict. Observe what articles are illegal to import to Cuba (example are porn videos, certain electronics, etc.). If anything that’s illegal in Cuba is found in your luggage, it will be seized on sight and you can pretty much say good-bye to it.

Cuban customs are also notorious for slowness. You may be excited to get the vacation started, but it may take a while before you are passed through customs and don’t even get me started about baggage reclaim. Don’t let it scare you, though. It’s not always that bad, but be prepared for a little wait before you actually enter Cuba.

Getting to Havana by Ship

Getting there by ship doesn’t work very well and is not recommended. If you’re a mariner wishing to enter Cuba by sea, you should contact Cuban embassy in your country prior to leaving to make sure all arrangements are made.

For additional information regarding Havana, visit: Havana – Complete Guide