José Martí International Airport (HAV)
Havana Airport Transfer Guide
José Martí International Airport is about 15 km from central Havana. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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José Martí International Airport (HAV) is about 15 km from central Havana. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 15 km
- Cheapest way in
- Casa particular transfer
- Fastest
- Yellow taxi
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Where can your driver take you from HAV?
Transfers you can pre-book from Havana airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from HAV into Havana
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow airport taxi (Cubataxi) | 25-45 min | Direct + reliable |
| Casa particular arranged | 25-45 min | Casa particular guests (recommended) |
| Classic car transfer | 25-45 min | Iconic first-Havana experience |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Havana airport transport guide.
Taxi scams at HAV
CUBA CASH RULES: US-issued Visa/Mastercard/Amex do NOT work in Cuba (US embargo). Bring USD or EUR cash. No ATM access for US cards. NO Uber/Bolt/ride-share apps operate in Cuba.
Skip the taxi queue in Havana
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Havana.
From landing to the door
How your Havana pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From HAV your driver takes you straight to Havana's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is José Martí International Airport from central Havana?+
José Martí International Airport (HAV) is about 15 km from central Havana. Fastest way in: Yellow taxi.
What is the cheapest way from HAV into Havana?+
Casa particular transfer. Our Havana airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from HAV?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Havana: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Are there taxi scams at HAV?+
CUBA CASH RULES: US-issued Visa/Mastercard/Amex do NOT work in Cuba (US embargo). Bring USD or EUR cash. No ATM access for US cards. NO Uber/Bolt/ride-share apps operate in Cuba.
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Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Havana.
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