By air
José Martí International Airport (IATA: HAV) is 25 kilometres southwest of central Havana at Rancho Boyeros. It has four terminals; most international flights use Terminal 3. Flights connect Havana to most Latin American capitals, several European cities (Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, London via connecting flights), Mexico City, and Cancún. US citizens face restrictions on travel to Cuba that change periodically — check current regulations before booking.
Taxis from the airport to central Havana take 25–40 minutes depending on traffic and cost around $25–30 CUC in official taxis. Negotiate or agree the price before getting in. A cheaper shared bus service (Viazul) connects the airport to the city but is slower and less convenient with luggage.
By sea
Cruise ships dock at the Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Old Havana, within walking distance of the main historic sites. Ferry connections from the United States (Florida) have existed on an intermittent basis and are subject to US-Cuba relations at the time of travel.
Visas and currency
Most nationalities require a tourist card (tarjeta de turismo) for entry, sold by airlines, travel agencies, or Cuban embassies. The Cuban currency situation — historically dual-currency (CUC and CUP) — has been simplified but remains unusual. Confirm current currency arrangements before arriving, as they affect how you budget and transact.