Cubana
Cuba's state-owned flag carrier, operating scheduled domestic and international services from its main hub in Havana.
About Cubana
Cubana de Aviación, commonly known as Cubana, was founded in 1929 and is one of the oldest airlines in the Americas. It serves as Cuba's state-owned flag carrier and operates under the IATA code CU and ICAO code CUB. Its identity is closely tied to the country's aviation history, connecting the island's principal cities with selected international markets.
José Martí International Airport in Havana is Cubana's primary hub and its most important departure point. Other significant stations include Montreal, Camaguey, Santiago de Cuba and Toronto. The airline operates 76 routes serving 31 destinations across 15 countries, combining domestic links with services to the Caribbean, North America, Central America and Europe.
Aircraft types associated with Cubana's operations include ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprops, Airbus A319, A320 and A330-200 aircraft, Boeing 737 and 767 variants, and Antonov An-24, Ilyushin Il-96 and Tupolev Tu-204 or Tu-214 models. The aircraft and cabin offered can vary by route, with economy forming the core product and premium seating available on some longer services.
Cubana is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, so travellers should not expect the alliance-wide earning, redemption and reciprocal-status benefits offered by larger global networks. Its loyalty programme is Cubana Plus, although programme access and benefits should be confirmed directly with the airline before booking or attempting to credit a flight.
Cubana's principal strength is the role it plays in linking Havana with Cuban provincial cities and maintaining selected international connections. Its mixed fleet can provide flexibility across short domestic sectors and longer routes, but aircraft substitutions, timetable changes and service variations may occur. Travellers should reconfirm schedules, baggage rules and operating-airline details close to departure, particularly when making onward connections.
Good to know
Flying with Cubana — what to expect
Reconfirm Your Flight
Schedules and aircraft assignments can change, so verify the departure time and operating details directly with Cubana before travelling.
Check Baggage Rules
Allowances can differ by route, fare and aircraft. Review the conditions attached to your ticket rather than assuming the same limits apply across the network.
Allow Connection Time
Build a generous buffer into connections, especially when transferring between domestic and international services in Havana.
Cabins May Vary
Cubana uses several aircraft families, and seating, cabin layout and onboard amenities can differ substantially between flights.
Keep Documents Handy
Carry printed or offline copies of your itinerary and entry documents in case airport connectivity or online booking access is limited.
Network overview
Where Cubana flies
Cubana operates 76 routes to 31 destinations across 15 countries, its longest sector reaching Managua to Rome (9,794 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Cubana flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Managua → Rome
9,794 km · MGA → FCO
The longest sector in the Cubana network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Cubana
Notable destinations on Cubana's network.
CUHavanadirectCUMontrealdirectCUSantiagodirectCUCamagueydirectCUTorontodirectCUCayo Largo Del SurdirectCUCienfuegosdirectCUHolguindirectCURomedirectCUSanta ClaradirectCUSanto DomingodirectCUVaraderodirectDestination list is indicative of Cubana's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Cubana — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Cubana's busiest departure points are Havana, Montreal, Camaguey, Santiago and Toronto, in that order by number of routes.
- Cubana's longest route is Managua to Rome, covering about 9,794 km nonstop.
- Cubana serves domestic Cuban cities and international destinations across the Caribbean, North America, Central America and Europe. Notable cities include Havana, Montreal, Toronto, Santiago de Cuba, Santo Domingo and Rome.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee.
- Cubana's primary hub is José Martí International Airport in Havana. Havana has the largest number of departures in the airline's network.
- Fares are often lower when booked outside peak holiday periods and with flexible travel dates. Compare nearby departure days, but confirm the ticket's change and baggage conditions before choosing the lowest fare.
- Cubana's carry-on allowance can depend on the route, fare and aircraft. Check the baggage conditions on your ticket or confirm them directly with the airline before departure.
- Cubana serves 31 destinations across 15 countries through a network of 76 routes.