Layover in Havana (HAV)
José Martí International Airport (HAV). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
About Havana
Havana is the capital city of Cuba, and one of the fifteen provinces of the Republic of Cuba. Visitors come to Havana for its music, history, culture, architecture and monuments. Havana is a lively city that retains a lot of beautiful buildings from its heyday in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many of which have been deteriorating since the 1950s, creating a romantic atmosphere of a bygone era.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | Stay at the airport | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 25m in the city | About 1h 50m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 25m in the city | About 3h 50m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 25m in the city | About 7h 50m in the city |
Getting into Havana
About 30m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 17 km (11 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Havana?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 5 hours or more to get into Havana and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.
How do I get from HAV to central Havana?
Allow about 30m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 17 km (11 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to HAV?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.