GAO Mariana Grajales Airport
Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) serves Santiago de Cuba, about 70 km east of Santiago de Cuba. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Mariana Grajales Airport to Santiago de Cuba
The airport is about 70 km east of Santiago de Cuba, about 73 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.
Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~51 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~73 min | metered | |
| Private transfer | ~73 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~73 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Mariana Grajales Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Guantanamo ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Mariana Grajales Airport
Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:
- הוואנה HAV
Airlines here: Cubana de Aviación
Left luggage & lost and found at Mariana Grajales Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Mariana Grajales Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Guantanamo shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Other options near Santiago de Cuba
Other airports in Cuba
- Abel Santamaria AirportSNU
- Alberto Delgado AirportTND
- Antonio Maceo International AirportSCU
- Carlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYM
- Frank Pais International AirportHOG
- Gustavo Rizo AirportBCA
- Hermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTU
- Ignacio Agramonte International AirportCMW
- Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFG
- Jardines Del Rey AirportCCC
- José Martí International AirportHAV
- Juan Gualberto Gomez International AirportVRA
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes