Varadero Airport

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Varadero is a peninsula in the province of Matanzas, it is the most popular beach destination in Cuba. Many of the tourists come from Canada and Europe, and the popularity among Americans is growing. For the average Cuban, all-inclusive resorts are prohibitively expensive. When flying out of Varadero Airport it is recommended to be at the airport well in advance. Taking a taxi about 3 hours before departure from Varadero to the airport is a safe choice. Varadero Airport (Juan Gualberto Gómez) does not have an official website.

Cuba is one of the safest countries in the world to visit, however the situation in the country is very uncertain due to a political and economic crisis, as well as the corona pandemic. Until January 1, 2021, the Peso cubano convertible (CUC) was legal tender, now the Cuban peso (CUP) is the only currency in Cuba. At the money exchange offices run by the state you get 24 CUP for 1 USD and 26 CUP for 1 EUR. On the black market, the exchange rate is much more favourable and you can get up to 100 Cuban pesos for 1 USD / 1 EUR (as of February 2022). At Varadero Airport there are only official exchange offices with an unfavourable exchange rate. Keep in mind it’s not possible to exchange Cuban pesos for dollars or euros and that you cannot pay with CUP anywhere at the airport.

A good alternative for flying to or from Varadero Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Cuba.

Which airlines fly from and to Varadero Airport?