Transfer to/from - Havana Cuba airport (HAV)

Transportation

Bus

The Empresa Provincial de Transporte de la Habana (Tel +53 7267 2500) operates several services that pass through the airport. They do not have structured schedules and only accept local currency as payment.

- P12: connects the municipality of Boyeros with the city center, Old Havana, the national bus terminal and Parque de la Fraternidad
- P13: links the municipality of Boyeros and Arroyo Naranjo with La Palma, Porvenir, Dolores and the central train station
- P16: from Estación Santiago to Hospital Ameijeiras, passing through Parque Santiago, Fontanar, Capdevila, Ciudad Deportiva and the national bus terminal

Viazul (Tel +53 7266 4171) operates buses to the capital and other cities in the country, such as Matanzas, Varadero, Camagüey, Holguín, Bayamo, Santiago de Cuba, Playa Larga and Playa Girón.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Metered vehicles are available 24 hours a day outside the terminals. The trip to the city center takes between 20 and 30 minutes. Some of the companies available are Taxis Cuba (Tel +34 640 765 042), Cubataxi (Tel +53 7796 6666) and Cuba Ruby (Tel +53 7831 7572).

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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