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It is possible to reach Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in a short time by taking a taxi or renting a car from San Juan city center. If you prefer to travel by public transportation, you can also take a bus. In addition, you should also keep in mind that some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service for their guests.

Taxi

You can always get a taxi easily in the city center. Taking a taxi to reach the airport costs about 15 or 20 dollars and the taxi journey takes about 15-20 minutes. You should also bear in mind that you may be charged an extra fee for your suitcases.

Bus

It is also possible to arrive at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in about one hour by taking the advantage of T-5 bus line.

Rent a car

There are many car rental companies in the city. You get their contact information from your hotel or the tourist information center. You need to take the highway 26 to go to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport from San Juan city center by car. If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service to their guests. You are charged extra for this service other than accommodation and you need to make a reservation in advance.

Airport Information

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, also known as Isla Verde Airport by the locals, is located 5 kilometers outside San Juan city center. In addition to civilian flights, military flights are also arranged at the airport. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, the gateway to the Caribbean, welcomes millions of visitors every year. Over thirty airline companies arrange regular, seasonal and charter flights to dozens of different destinations in the world at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, including the cargo flights.

You can get your last minute needs or souvenirs from tens of different stores at the airport. Apart from that, there is a total of 11 duty-free stores in four terminals of the airport. There are also many cafés, bars, and restaurants where you can have something to eat or drink. You can also find all basic units such as cash dispenser, currency exchange office and safe deposit box at the airport.

Transportation is provided by taxi, bus, and trains in Havana, which is Cuba's window to the word, the country which had long been a closed book. Unfortunately, those transportation vehicles cannot promise comfort because they fall behind modern technology. The trains that serve with 12 lines in the city center are the most basic means of transportation in Havana.

Once you arrive in the city, you can see that smoke of exhaust and cigarette and the noise are surprisingly much. Havana promises you a unique experience with its colorful buildings lined on its streets, street artists performing music and the world-renowned cigars. Jose Marti Airport, which serves international flights, is located in an area that can be considered as the center of Havana. It is possible to reach the city center by bus and train from the airport which is 14 kilometers away from the center.

Those who want a more comfortable and practical journey can take advantage of transfer vehicles, car rental or taxi options.

Taxi

You can prefer to go to the city center by taxi alone in Havana, as well as you can take a taxi together with some of other tourists to travel at more affordable prices. Taxis in Havana differ compared to the usual taxis in other countries.

You can feel yourself as if you are making a historic journey thanks to the old models from 70s and 80s. These taxis provide a very enjoyable journey, even if they are far from being comfortable. You can get to the city center from the airport in about 20 or 30 minutes by taking a taxi.

Bus

If you want to travel by bus to reach the city center, you should be ready for a tiresome journey. Although there is no bus stop at Terminal 3, which serves international flights, small buses that can be called minibuses serve for transportation purposes at Terminal 1. There are free transfer buses at the airport to travel between these two terminals.

Since the bus fare payments are made in Peso in Cuba, you are strongly advised to change sufficient amount of money into Peso before you leave the terminal building. It takes about one hour to reach the city center by taking the advantage of bus option.

Train

You can also prefer to get to the city center by the trains departing from Terminal 1 building of the airport. Considering that Terminal 3 serves only international passengers, it would be a good idea to take advantage of free transfer buses at the airport to reach Terminal 1.

Train line 2 runs between the city center and Bejuca. If you take this train at the airport, you need to pass 14 stations until you get to the city center. This journey takes about 40 minutes because the trains are slower than metro lines.

Transfer Vehicles

Before heading out to Havana, you can contact the hotel you are going to stay or one of the transfer companies in the city and you can take advantage of a comfortable transfer vehicle for your journey from the airport for a certain amount of fee. Although this way of transportation is more costly compared to taking a taxi, it promises you a more comfortable journey.

Rent a car

You can also get to the city center by car you can rent from the offices of the car rental companies in the parking areas outside the airport. Cubacar, Rex, Havanautos and Via Transgaviota are among the companies you can get this service. The offices of these companies are right outside Terminal 3 building, which serves international flights. Sometimes it may be difficult to find a rental car because of the high demand during dense seasons.