Jose Marti International Airport
José Martí International Airport is the main air gateway for Havana and one of Cuba’s largest aviation hubs, handling both international and domestic traffic. Identified by the codes HAV and MUHA, it is a large airport that serves the Cuban capital and the wider surrounding region. For travellers, that means it is the key arrival point for city stays, onward journeys across the island, and departures back to major overseas destinations.
About Jose Marti International Airport
José Martí International Airport is the main air gateway for Havana and one of Cuba’s largest aviation hubs, handling both international and domestic traffic. Identified by the codes HAV and MUHA, it is a large airport that serves the Cuban capital and the wider surrounding region. For travellers, that means it is the key arrival point for city stays, onward journeys across the island, and departures back to major overseas destinations.
Overview
José Martí International Airport is the main air gateway for Havana and one of Cuba’s largest aviation hubs, handling both international and domestic traffic. Identified by the codes HAV and MUHA, it is a large airport that serves the Cuban capital and the wider surrounding region. For travellers, that means it is the key arrival point for city stays, onward journeys across the island, and departures back to major overseas destinations.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 210 ft (64 m), so weather and airfield conditions are generally straightforward for most arrivals and departures.
- Havana operates on the America/Havana time zone, so it is worth checking local time carefully when planning transfers, pickups, or early departures.
- José Martí International Airport has one main runway, 06/24, which is 13,123 ft long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted for operations day and night.
- Because it is a large airport serving the capital, passengers should allow extra time for check-in, security, immigration, and baggage collection, especially during busy travel periods.
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For most visitors, the airport is more than just an arrival point: it sets the pace for the first and last hours of a Cuba trip. Knowing the airport codes can help when checking tickets or tracking flights, and understanding that HAV is Havana’s primary international airport makes connections and transport planning easier. If you are arranging a hotel transfer, meeting a driver, or comparing flight options, using the full airport name together with HAV helps avoid confusion and keeps travel plans smoother.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Jose Marti International Airport — 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
- Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana, Cuba (North America), at coordinates 23.000°, -82.410°.
- Its IATA code is HAV and its ICAO code is MUHA.
- Jose Marti International Airport serves Havana, Cuba. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Jose Marti International Airport operates on America/Havana local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Jose Marti International Airport sits at latitude 23.000° and longitude -82.410°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HAV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HAV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HAV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Cuba. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.