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Havana Jose Marti International Airport Guide (HAV)

Airport info
Code: HAV
Address:
Avenida Van Troy y Final, Rancho Boyeros, Havana City, Cuba
Location:

The airport is situated 15km (9 miles) southwest of Havana.

Number of terminals: 4 Dialling code: +53
Telephone:
(7) 649 5777 or 266 4644.
Timezone: GMT -5:00

Here you'll find essential information on José Martí International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Work began in September 2010 on further expansion of the airport, with temporary closure of Terminal 2 for refurbishment.

Information: 

There are several information desks in the Arrivals and Departures areas of Terminals 2 and 3. There are also several tourist information points.

Transfer between terminals: 

There is a shuttle bus service between the terminals.

Driving directions: 

From Havana, take Avenida Rancho Boyeros until Avenida Van Troy.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Local buses are available, but due to payment being required in non-convertible currency, this means of transport can be difficult for visitors.

Taxi: Metered taxis to the city centre are available (journey time: 20-30 minutes). Representatives of Taxi Ok (tel: (7) 877 6666) and Panataxi (tel: (7) 555 5555) can be found at the exit of Terminal 3 and can take travellers anywhere on the island. Some companies also operate a 24-hour pick-up service from Havana.

 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There are bureaux de change and a bank open 24 hours. There is also a post office and Internet.

Food: 

There are plenty of bars and restaurants available 24 hours.

Shopping: 

There is a wide choice of shops at the airport. These include bookshops, tobacconists, newsagents, duty-free shopping and off-licences in all terminals.

There is a wide choice of shops at the airport. These include bookshops, tobacconists, newsagents, duty-free shopping and off-licences in all terminals.

Luggage: 

There are no lockers available. There is a lost and found office.

Other: 

There is a pharmacy.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no conference facilities at the airport, although there are two VIP lounges in Arrivals and Departures of Terminal 3 (tel: (7) 642 6225 or 649 0071). These are equipped with phone, fax, photocopying, press and private rooms; snacks and refreshments are available. Internet access is available in the international Terminal 3.

Disabled facilities: 

There are two lifts in Departures and two in Arrivals. Wheelchair transportation can also be provided between the aeroplane and Arrivals/Departures; passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Car parking: 

Terminal 3 has 750 parking spaces and Terminal 2 has 500 parking spaces. Both car parks are situated less than 150m (490ft) from the terminals.

Car rental: 

Companies represented at the airport include Cubanacar, Fenix, Rent a Car, Rex (limousines and luxury cars), Transtour and Via Rent a Car. All car hire agencies are located in the Arrivals Area.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels on site; accommodation is located in the city centre and in nearby resorts. Many hotels will arrange pick-up from the airport if booked in advance.

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