Varadero airport (VRA)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport, opened on September 25, 1989, is one of the busiest in the country thanks to its tourist movement, receiving flights from Europe, North America and the Caribbean.
Official Website: varadero-airport.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 1.6 million passengers went through it in 2017.
Tel: +53 45 613 016 / 247 015. E-mail: comercial@vra.ecasa.avianet.cu / sidelsy@vra.ecasa.avianet.cu.
Location
The airport is located 10 km (6 miles) to the southwest of the city of Varadero.
See MapPublic and private transportation
Bus - A regular service from Viazul (Tel +53 45 614 886) links the airport with the city, stopping at most points of interest, like the mall, the market and the main hotels. Journey time is 15-20 minutes. Other destinations include Bayamo, Camagüey, Guntánamo, La Habana, Playa Larga, Santa Clara and Viñales. Schedules and fares
Taxi - Cabs operate from outside the main building and the trip to downtown Varadero takes around 30 minutes, with a fare of USD25.00-30.00.
Car rental agencies
Desks are located in the Arrivals Hall.
Cubacar (Tel +49 89 3128 6947)
Havanautos (Tel +1 855 654 872 835)
Rex (Tel +53 45 667 739 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Via Transgaviota (Tel +53 7 206 9935)
Parking services at Varadero airport (VRA)
There is an outdoor parking area opposite the terminal building.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Facilities are limited. Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs should arrange the proper services with their airline before their arrival.
Latest updates: November 23, 2019
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