Traveling to Cuba
The largest island in the Caribbean, often compared to a crocodile asleep in the Caribbean Sea, Cuba combines UNESCO-listed colonial historic centres, more than 4,000 coastal cayos and a unique musical and culinary culture. Since 1 July 2025, an e-visa is mandatory for almost all foreign visitors. Here's what to know before you go.
Cuba in numbers
Capital
Havana
Population
~10-11.4 M
Currency
Cuban peso (CUP)
Language
Spanish
UNESCO sites
9
Continent
North America
Time zone
UTC-5
Airports covered
3
Why visit Cuba
Colonial heritage meets Caribbean coastline
Old Havana
UNESCO-listed since 1982, with its colourful colonial buildings, the Plaza Vieja and San Cristóbal Cathedral.
Varadero and the coastline
The beach resort closest to the Florida coast, surrounded by more than 4,000 cayos dotting Cuba's shoreline.
Trinidad, Camagüey, Cienfuegos
Three UNESCO-listed historic centres, gems of Spanish colonial architecture in the Caribbean.
Music, rum and cigars
The mojito and the Cuba libre were born in Havana; the country produces about 400 million hand-rolled cigars each year.
Traveling to Cuba
3 airports covered by SniperAir
José Martí International (Havana)
The country's main international airport.
Juan Gualberto Gómez (Varadero/Matanzas)
The gateway to the country's most visited beach resort.
Frank País (Holguín)
Access to the east of the island and the Sierra Maestra.
SniperAir already tracks prices to the capital and two major tourist hubs.
SniperAir destinations in Cuba
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Holguín
The east of the island and the Sierra Maestra, steeped in revolutionary history.
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Matanzas
The gateway to Varadero and its turquoise beaches.
DiscoverEach city's full guide is coming progressively — price tracking is already active everywhere.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Cuba
What's the best airport to arrive in Cuba?
Havana (HAV) is the country's main international airport. SniperAir also covers Varadero/Matanzas (VRA) and Holguín (HOG).
Do you need a visa to visit Cuba?
Yes — since 1 July 2025, a mandatory e-visa replaces the former tourist card for almost all foreign visitors, in addition to the D'Viajeros form and travel insurance with medical coverage.
Is Cuba just Varadero?
No — UNESCO-listed Old Havana, Trinidad, Camagüey and Cienfuegos, or the Sierra Maestra in the east all offer radically different trips within the same country.
Can you pay by card in Cuba?
The Cuban peso is subject to different exchange rates for nationals and foreigners; it's worth checking accepted payment methods before departure, as not all Western cards work there.
How do I get alerted when a flight to Cuba drops below my budget?
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