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Fontanar: how to get there and around

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Fontanar is a city of 178,601 people in Cuba (Havana), 67 m (220 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population178,601
Elevation67 m (220 ft)
Time zoneAmerica/Havana (UTC-4 now)
CurrencyPeso (CUP)
Dialling code+53
Driving sideRight
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates23.024, -82.408
Fontanar

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Daylight in Fontanar runs from about 10 h 46 min a day in late December to 13 h 36 min in late June (computed for 23.02° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Fontanar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA, 100 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Fontanar?

José Martí International Airport (HAV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Fontanar?

About 178,601 people live in Fontanar (GeoNames).

What time zone is Fontanar in?

America/Havana, currently UTC-4.

What currency is used in Fontanar?

The Peso (CUP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Fontanar?

Havana (12 km), Miami (379 km), Santa Clara (260 km), Hialeah (382 km), Arroyo Naranjo (4 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.