Salon VIP Terminal 3

USD pay-in access gets you through the door at Salon VIP Terminal 3

Salon VIP Terminal 3 sits airside in Terminal 3 at José Martí International Airport, so you need a same-day boarding pass for this terminal to use it. Access is pay-per-use, which means you can walk up and pay at the door rather than relying on status or a specific airline ticket.

Because the lounge is in Terminal 3, it mainly serves long-haul and regional international flights departing from that terminal’s gates. Build in extra time before departure, as queues at Terminal 3 security and immigration in Havana can easily eat 30–40 minutes before you even reach the lounge.

Pricing is walk-up and pay-per-use, so factor the fee against Havana’s relatively limited gate-area seating and food options in Terminal 3. Paying once at Salon VIP Terminal 3 generally gives you a single continuous stay before your flight, so it makes most sense if you have at least a 2–3 hour wait.

Food and drink at Salon VIP Terminal 3 sit a step above basic terminal snacks, but still reflect that this is a pay-per-use operation in Havana, not a flagship hub lounge in North America or Europe. Expect a simple self-serve setup rather than full restaurant-style dining, and plan to eat your main meal in the city before you come to the airport.

Wi‑Fi in Terminal 3 often relies on the same ETECSA-style connectivity as the rest of Havana, so don’t count on high-speed video calls from Salon VIP Terminal 3. Bring downloaded entertainment on your phone or laptop before you reach the airport, and charge your devices fully because outlets at individual seats are not guaranteed in older parts of Terminal 3.

Salon VIP Terminal 3 only covers this one terminal, so if your boarding pass shows Terminal 1, 2, or 5 at HAV, this lounge will not work for you. Always double-check your terminal code on the airline confirmation or departure board before paying for access, especially if you have a domestic connection through another terminal.

One practical tip: aim to clear security and immigration about 2 hours before your flight from Terminal 3, then head straight to Salon VIP Terminal 3 so you can sit down, monitor your gate on the screens, and avoid last-minute sprints through a crowded departures hall.