Flights to Santiago de Cuba
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Santiago de Cuba is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,130-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Frank Pais International Airport (HOG, 99 km), Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | SCU | 6 km (4 mi) | 13,130 ft | 249 ft |
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | 99 km (62 mi) | 10,624 ft | 361 ft |
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (regional) | BYM | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,887 ft | 203 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,130 ft, SCU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 249 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Santiago de Cuba
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Cuba to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 646 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Havana | Cuba | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,380 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,306 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 401 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,013 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Mérida | Mexico | 1,441 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Jacksonville | United States | 1,287 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Managua | Nicaragua | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Kingston | Jamaica | 247 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,071 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Cancún | Mexico | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 634 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Bucaramanga | Colombia | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Carrefour | Haiti | 395 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Shanghai | China | 14,026 km (8,715 mi) | about 18 h 44 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Chongqing | China | 14,496 km (9,007 mi) | about 19 h 20 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Chengdu | China | 14,379 km (8,934 mi) | about 19 h 11 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Guangzhou | China | 15,118 km (9,394 mi) | about 20 h 8 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Shenzhen | China | 15,161 km (9,421 mi) | about 20 h 11 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,639 km (5,368 mi) | about 11 h 50 min |
| Santiago de Cuba to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,575 km (10,299 mi) | about 22 h |
| Santiago de Cuba to Wuhan | China | 14,286 km (8,877 mi) | about 19 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Santiago de Cuba?
Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, HOG, BYM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SCU from Santiago de Cuba city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Santiago de Cuba on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.