(Havana) Jose Martí International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

HAV

Full Airport name

(Havana) Jose Martí International Airport

Address

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

Country Dialing Prefix

53

Telephone

(7) 649 5777 or 266 4644.

Number of Terminals

4

Time Zone

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

Airport Information

Location

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

Airport News

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

Transfer Between Terminals

There is a shuttle bus service between the terminals.

Driving Directions

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

Car Hire

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.

Public Transport

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 center 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 travelers anywhere on the island. Some companies also operate a 24-hour pick-up service from Havana.

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.

Information and Help Desks

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

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are bureau 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-licenses in all terminals.
Luggage: There are no lockers available. There is a lost and found office.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy.

Conference and Business Facilities

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.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

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