Transportation from the City Center to Havana Airports
Havana, the capital of Cuba, has two flight areas, Jose Marti International Airport and Playa Baracoa Airport. Jose Marti International Airport, which connects Havana with the world, is known as the largest airspace in the country. Approximately 4 million passengers visit the airport annually.
Transportation from City Center to Jose Marti International Airport
The distance between the city center and Jose Marti International Airport is approximately 18 kilometers. Those who want to go to the airport from the city center prefer transportation options such as train, taxi, bus and car rental.
Those who want to go to the airport by public transportation can take the buses that depart every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 22:00, but it is not recommended for guests coming to Havana to use the bus because of the crowded and irregular departure times. In addition, you have to walk about two kilometers to get to the area where the bus stops are located. It is possible to reach the airport in 20-25 minutes by using the taxis in the city center instead of the bus.
You can also go to the airport by taking the train from Havana Central Train Station. Another alternative for airport transportation is car rental. Rental offices in the city center or the airport are very helpful to tourists in this sense.
Jose Marti International Airport Contact Information
Address: Avenida Van Troy y Final, Rancho Boyeros, Havana, Cuba
Tel: +53 07 649 5777
Transportation from Montevideo Airport to Montevideo City Center
Montevideo Carrasco International Airport is located in the Carrasco Neighborhood, 25 km east of the city centre. Although the airport is connected to the city center by a big four-lane road, it can take up to 1 hour to reach the center.
The most economical way to go from Montevideo Airport to the city center is by bus. You can find a 24-hour bus to the city center just outside the airport. Buses depart approximately every 15 minutes between 06.00 in the morning and 23.00 in the night, and take off every 30-40 minutes between 23.30 at night and 05.30 in the morning.
You can reach the city center by any bus labeled Montevideo from the bus stop located outside the arrivals terminal, and the fare is paid in cash upon boarding. It might be good to indicate to the driver that you will get off at Terminal Tres Cruces, Montevideo's central bus stop, because this is not the last stop of the bus. The last stop, Rio Branco Terminal, is also very close to the city center. It takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach Montevideo city center from Carrasco Airport, depending on traffic.
Another popular means of reaching the city from Montevideo Airport is minibuses. If you are traveling alone, you can go to your hotel by minibus much more economically than a taxi. You just have to wait for the minibus to fill up for a bit. You can get information about these minibuses from the office on the arrivals floor or call (+598) 091 370 143.
Taxi is the most comfortable and fastest option to reach Montevideo city center after your flight. You can find a taxi from Montevideo Airport 24/7, but the price and travel time will vary depending on traffic. Also, some taxis may charge an extra fee for luggage. Since there is a safety screen between the front and the back seat of the taxis, there is a possibility that the area you will sit in is narrow.
By the way, taxi fare can also be paid in US dollars. Another mode of transportation similar to a taxi is Uber. Uber prices in Montevideo are close to normal taxi prices.
Although it is very expensive to buy a private airport transfer from your hotel, some companies offer special prices to tourists coming to the city. You can take a look at the offices at the airport for opportunities.