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SCU Antonio Maceo International Airport

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Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) serves Santiago de Cuba, about 6 km south 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.

IATASCU
ICAOMUCU
ServesSantiago de Cuba
From centre6 km
Non-stop4
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Elevation76 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Antonio Maceo International Airport to Santiago de Cuba

The airport is about 6 km south of Santiago de Cuba, about 18 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 inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 minmetered
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Antonio Maceo International 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 Santiago De Cuba ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Antonio Maceo International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Cubana de Aviación · Blue Panorama Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Antonio Maceo International 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Antonio Maceo International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Santiago De Cuba shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Antonio Maceo International Airport to the centre of Santiago de Cuba?
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. The airport is about 6 km south of Santiago de Cuba, about 18 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Antonio Maceo International Airport?
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.
What's the cheapest way from Antonio Maceo International Airport to Santiago de Cuba?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. 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.
Can I get from Antonio Maceo International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. 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. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Antonio Maceo International Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Rome, Havana, Santo Domingo, Montreal. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Antonio Maceo International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Antonio Maceo International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Antonio Maceo International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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