Havana Airport Guide (HAV)

(Havana) Jose Martí International Airport

Avenida Van Troy y final, Rancho Boyeros, Havana City, Cuba

HAV

53

(07) 649 5777 or 266 4644

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4

GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

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

There is a shuttle bus service between the terminals.

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

The airport has short-term car parks. 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.

Companies represented at the aiport 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.

Road
Taxi: Metered taxis to the city centre are available (journey time - 20-30 minutes). Representatives of Taxi Ok (tel: (07) 877 6666) and Panataxi (tel: (07) 55 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. Avoid illegal taxis. Tour operators arrange minibus transfers with local ground handlers; these are pre-booked by their own clients, but it can be possible for an independent traveller to purchase a seat on one of these minibuses from the local agent directly, if there is space.

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

Money and communications: There are bureaux de change and a bank open 24 hours. There is also a post office and Internet.
Eating and drinking: 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 and off-licences in all terminals.
Luggage: There are no lockers available. There is a lost and found office.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy.

There are no conference facilities at the airport, although there are two VIP lounges in Arrivals and Departures of Terminal 3 (tel: (07) 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.

The airport is accessible throughout. Facilities for disabled people include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and adapted phone boxes. Passengers with disabilities are requested to inform their airline in advance of their needs.

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.