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HAV Havana Jose Marti International Airport
Havana Jose Marti International Airport (IATA: HAV, ICAO:MUHA) is located in the the city of La Habana, Cuba. Phone Number :+5376420100

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IATA Code

HAV

ICAO Code

MUHA

Name

Havana Jose Marti International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Cuba (CU)

City

La Habana

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+5376420100

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Airport Overview

Havana Jose Marti International Airport（HAV）, ICAO: MUHA, is Cuba’s principal international and domestic gateway serving Havana. It is located approximately 20 km southwest of central Havana and functions primarily as an international passenger airport with associated belly-cargo and general air-freight movements. The airport uses multiple passenger terminals, with domestic and international operations handled in different terminal areas; terminal allocation and cargo acceptance procedures may change by carrier or shipment type. For exporters and importers, our service team treats Havana as a gateway requiring advance confirmation of routing, handling availability, customs documentation and final delivery arrangements rather than as an unrestricted high-frequency cargo hub.

Airport	Havana Jose Marti International Airport
Location	Havana, Cuba; approximately 20 km southwest of the city centre
IATA / ICAO	HAV / MUHA
Airport role	International and domestic gateway; passenger-led airport with associated air-cargo handling
Contact in supplied record	+5376420100; operational contact details should be reconfirmed before booking

Key Highlights

Gateway positioningHavana is the principal air gateway for Cuba-bound international cargo and the main access point for the country’s commercial centre.

Passenger-network dependencyMany shipments may move as airline belly cargo or through passenger-network connections, so aircraft type, capacity and acceptance cut-offs require shipment-specific confirmation.

Connection planningTransit cargo commonly depends on an overseas gateway and interline or rebooking coordination; a single fixed transit assumption is not appropriate.

Terminal separationDomestic, charter and international passenger operations are associated with different terminal areas, while the actual cargo handover point must be confirmed with the appointed carrier or handler.

Documentation sensitivityAccurate consignee identity, commodity description, customs paperwork and payment arrangements are particularly important for Cuba-bound shipments.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air-cargo acceptance: Our service team arranges cargo acceptance through the confirmed airline, ground handler or appointed local representative. The physical cargo terminal, acceptance window and delivery appointment must be verified before truck dispatch.
General cargo handling: Standard, palletised and loose cargo can normally be assessed for air transport subject to airline capacity, package dimensions, security screening and the carrier’s acceptance rules.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Cold-chain service, cool-room access, dry-ice handling and time-out-of-refrigeration limits must be confirmed in writing before booking. We do not assume that a particular cold-storage facility is available at the airport.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance depends on the operating carrier, route, aircraft type, packaging, shipper’s declaration and local handling capability. Prior pre-check is required for lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated articles.
Customs and inspection interface: Customs release, documentary review and possible physical inspection are handled under Cuban import or export procedures. Our team coordinates the document set and local broker interface, but cannot guarantee release without customs approval.
Special cargo: Live animals, human remains, valuables, pharmaceuticals, oversized cargo and security-sensitive shipments require individual feasibility checks and advance written acceptance.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Our team evaluates direct passenger-network options, airline cargo connections and consolidation routes through suitable regional or international gateways. The available solution depends on origin, commodity, aircraft capacity and current carrier schedules.
Regional connectivity: Caribbean, Central American, North American, Latin American and European connections may be relevant, but carrier coverage, traffic rights, sanctions or commercial restrictions and cargo acceptance must be checked for each booking.
Transit-time drivers: The main variables are space confirmation, connection frequency, weekend and holiday calendars, terminal cut-off times, transfer handling, customs inspection and the availability of onward delivery equipment.
Planning standard: We quote an indicative transport plan only after verifying the complete origin-destination routing. Transit time is not guaranteed until the operating carrier confirms space and handling instructions.

For urgent cargo, our service team compares the fastest feasible routing with a more stable consolidation option and identifies the risk of missed connections before the shipper authorises dispatch.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: The airport principally serves Havana and surrounding urban, commercial, tourism, healthcare and distribution activities, with domestic onward movement requiring separate trucking and customs planning.
Export profiles: Depending on season and shipper eligibility, Cuba-origin cargo may include agricultural products, food products, pharmaceuticals, specialty goods and other regulated or documentation-sensitive commodities.
Import profiles: Common enquiries include spare parts, industrial supplies, medical materials, telecommunications or electrical components, retail goods and time-sensitive business shipments. Acceptance remains commodity- and carrier-specific.
Delivery planning: Airport arrival does not equal final delivery. Our team confirms consignee readiness, customs-broker involvement, local address access, payment terms and any need for controlled release before uplift.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off and warehouse acceptance times vary by flight, terminal and handler. Our team obtains the actual cut-off after space confirmation; cargo should not be sent to the airport based only on the published departure time.
Commercial documents: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, permits and any commodity-specific certificates must show consistent shipper, consignee, quantities, values and descriptions. Vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can delay review.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, perishables and live animals require pre-alert, correct labels and packing, and carrier approval before delivery. The shipper remains responsible for the accuracy of declarations.
Customs and delivery: Customs inspection, import licensing, consignee authorisation, local taxes and broker procedures may extend the release process. Final-mile collection should be arranged only after release instructions and terminal handover requirements are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity name, HS classification where available, package dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, temperature requirement and battery or dangerous-goods details before requesting a firm routing.
Book space early for non-standard cargo, peak-season shipments and cargo requiring a specific connection. Obtain written confirmation of the airline, handling point, acceptance cut-off and any document deadline.
Use export-grade packaging suitable for multiple handling stages. Mark each package clearly and keep the packing list consistent with the physical cargo, especially for mixed cartons, spare parts and medical supplies.
Prepare a contingency plan through another gateway or a sea-air or multimodal alternative when the shipment is non-urgent. For urgent or critical cargo, our team monitors connection risk and requests status updates at each handover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Havana Jose Marti International Airport receive general air-freight shipments?: It serves international and domestic air transport, but acceptance is controlled by the selected carrier and local handler. Our team checks space, commodity eligibility, terminal instructions and document requirements before cargo delivery.

Can I use the passenger terminal as the cargo delivery point?: No assumption should be made. Cargo delivery normally follows the carrier or handler’s cargo acceptance instructions, which may be separate from the passenger terminal. We confirm the exact handover location before dispatch.

How long does transport to Havana take?: There is no universal transit time. It depends on origin, routing, confirmed space, connection frequency, customs processing and final delivery arrangements. We provide an indicative plan only after checking the actual operating service.

Are pharmaceuticals, perishables or temperature-controlled goods accepted?: They may be possible subject to carrier approval, packaging, temperature-control capability and customs requirements. Our service team performs a pre-check and will not represent cold-chain or priority handling as available until confirmed.

What is the best way to reduce customs delays?: Provide a precise invoice description, consistent packing list, correct consignee details, applicable permits and an authorised local broker before uplift. The consignee should also be ready to respond promptly to customs queries or inspection requests.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, airport naming and aviation-code verification are cross-checked against authoritative industry and aviation-code resources, including iata.org and icao.int. The airport location, terminal description and telephone contact shown above are based on the supplied airport reference record.

Operational details that can change—such as carrier acceptance, cargo-handling location, cut-off time, route availability, customs processing and special-cargo capability—are intentionally presented as shipment-specific matters requiring confirmation with the operating carrier, handler, customs broker and our service team. No unverified throughput, warehouse-area, flight-frequency, service-hour or transit-time figures are stated.