Getting to Havana and Cuba
Getting to Havana and Cuba
Travel to Havana (Habana) and the rest of Cuba is gradually getting easier, with the U.S. relaxing travel between the 2 countries. From other parts of the world there are flights and cruise options although flights from many countries tend to be on certain days rather than not.
From USA to Cuba
There are flights from Miami and New York to a few airports in Cuba at the time of writing. With the relaxing of laws though it looks as though commercial flights on a much larger scale could start in the future.
The charter flights between Cuba and Miami are the easiest and quickest flights to take, with the flight time less than 1 hour. Be sure to check visa requirements and restrictions to enter Cuba, with your local embassy. A lot of the passengers between Miami and Havana, Cuba tend to be Cuban Americans. In terms of ferries and cruise lines the rules of traveling directly by boat to Cuba is restricted - although the rules might change soon. IF 
they do, expect a surge in cruise lines stopping off in Cuba.
From Europe including England
The market from Europe tends to be very different with a large number of the honeymoon couples flying out to the all-inclusive resorts in Cuba, to see locations such as 'Guardalavaca' and 'Cayo Santa Maria'.
Several commercial airlines such as Virgin Atlantic (for Virgin Holidays). BY far the easiest way to book to visit Cuba from a country such as the UK is as part of a package holiday. Virgin Holidays, First Choice and Thomson all offer Cuba packages. From Russia Aeroflot and from France Air France are another two options.
From the Caribbean, Central and South America
There are numerous flights from locations between Havana, Cuba and the Caribbean and Central and South America. Airlines you can chose from include:
- Cubana-de-Aviacion
- Aerocaribbean
- Cayman Airways
- Air Jamaica
are a few of the main options. Wherever you fly from just remember to double check the visa requirements for getting into Cuba from where you are flying and according to the passport you have. Interested in Gap Years abroad? Costa Cruises are a good option also if you want to travel to Cuba via cruise.
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Extra information:
- If you are looking for somewhere with a difference to get married, Cuban weddings are well worth considering. Honeymoon and get married all in one.
