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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Santa Clara Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The lounge was clean, the beches were excellent for laying on. Washroom facilities, good and clean. – TattyOne
SNU Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Santa Clara Airport.
What to Expect
Santa Clara Airport (code: SNU) is a small, outdated airport that handles regional and international flights. Most amenities, including shops and a snack bar, are located airside. Landside, a refreshment vendor, is located just outside the terminal. WiFi may be accessible by purchasing access codes, which is common practice across the island. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Santa Clara Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Santa Clara Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Santa Clara Airport. A few small hotels are located along the road into the city (approx. 20-minute drive). Visit TripAdvisor to see a list of hotels in Santa Clara, search for deals, and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door:
- VIP Lounge – Location: airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (20 CUC per adult).
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Airside – Snack bar.
Landside – A refreshment vendor is located outside the terminal.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available for a fee. Access is typically provided via ETECSA login cards used throughout Cuba. (Reader report)
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are located in the Main Hall, on the 2nd Floor.
- Children’s Area – Not available at the airport.
- Currency Exchange – Foreign currency exchange services are available Landside and Airside.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free and souvenir shops are available Airside. No shops Landside.
- Information Desk – Located in the main hall.
- Medical Services – Available 24 hours in the international area.
- Smoking Lounge – Designated smoking area available Airside.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite: Cubacar • Rex Rent-a-Car • Havanautos • Via Rent-a-Car Transgaviota.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels offering an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are available outside the arrivals area of the terminal. As of this update, a one-way ride to the Cayo Santa Maria/Ensenachos/Las Brujas hotel areas costs approximately 60 USD. Always agree to the fare first.
Last updated: 2026-03-25
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.