How to get from HAV to Havana
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Bus P-12 (public bus) | CUP 1 (~USD 0.04) | 75-105 min |
| Classic taxi (vintage American car) | CUC 25-40 (~USD 25-40) | 30-45 min |
| Airport taxi (official regulated) | CUC 25-30 (USD 25-30) | 30-45 min |
| Casa particular private car pickup | CUC 20-30 (USD 20-30) | 30-45 min |
HAV is 20km SW of centre. Skip the public bus (P-12 stops nowhere near hotels). Classic vintage-car taxi from official rank at arrivals — CUC 25-40 fixed rate, ONLY use official yellow "Cubataxi" or authorized cars (avoid unmarked). Cuba requires PAPER Cuban Tourist Card + travel insurance proof — bring both. Currency: use CUC (or new peso post-2021 unification, depending on stage). Cash-heavy economy — very limited ATM/card acceptance for non-EU cards. For 6h layovers: Old Havana + a mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio.
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Getting out of Havana (HAV)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from José Martí International Airport to Havana cost?
CUC 25-40 (~USD 25-40) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from HAV to Havana?
Bus P-12 (public bus) at CUP 1 (~USD 0.04) — 75-105 min to central Havana.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Cuba?
REQUIRES Cuban Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turista) — buy at check-in from airline for CUC 25-100 (varies by carrier) OR at HAV airport on arrival CUC 20 cash only. US citizens: OFAC-authorized categories only (not tourism per US law — support for the Cuban people is the common workaround). Bring cash — Cuban banking accepts limited international cards.