Travel - International
AIR: Cuba’s national airline is Cubana (CU). Other airlines serving Cuba include Aeroflot, Air France, AOM French Airlines, Air Jamaica, Iberia, Mexicana and Spanair.
Approximate flight times: From Havana to London is 10 hours, to Los Angeles is 9 hours and to New York is 5 hours.
International airports: Havana (HAV) (José Martí International) is 18km (11 miles) south of the city. Bus and taxi services to the city are available. The journey is approximately one hour by bus and 30 minutes by taxi. Airport facilities include duty-free shops, bank, tourist information/hotel reservation and car hire.
There are also international airports at Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguin, Cienfuegos, Ciego de Avila, Manzanillo, Cayo Largo and Varadero. Facilities at Havana and Santiago de Cuba have recently been upgraded.
Departure tax: US$20 from Havana and Varadero, US$15 from all other airports.
SEA: Due to the US blockade, there are no scheduled passenger ships and only some cruise ships call at Cuba (Riviera Holiday Cruises, Sunquest Vacations and West Indies Cruises). It is possible, however, to call in on a private yacht, although the authorities must be contacted prior to arrival.
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