Why go
- Municipality in Cuba.
- Served by Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU).
History
Santiago de Cuba is the second-largest city in Cuba and the capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province. It lies in the southeastern area of the island, some 870 km (540 mi) southeast of the Cuban capital of Havana.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Cubana de Aviación CU (A58, A320, 767, IL9) · 4 routes: Havana, Montreal, Rome*, Santo Domingo
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (767) · 1 route: Rome
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SCU has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Rome, Havana, Montreal, Santo Domingo). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Alameda, 1.6 km); routes include Punta Gorda - Alameda, Punta Gorda - Barrio Técnico, La Socapa - Ciudamar.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santiago de Cuba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.