VRO Kawama Airport
Kawama Airport (VRO) serves Varadero, about 7 km southwest of Varadero. 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 Kawama Airport to Varadero
The airport is about 7 km southwest of Varadero, about 21 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 | ~15 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~21 min | metered | |
| Private transfer | ~21 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~21 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From VRO to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | 111 km | 116 min | — |
| Cienfuegos | 140 km | 147 min | — |
| Santa Clara | 158 km | 166 min | — |
Which way suits you from Kawama 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 Kawama ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Kawama 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 Kawama Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Kawama shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Answers to your questions
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes