Gate-side in Terminal 3, this “pharmacy” is really a kiosk
In Terminal 3 at HAV, Pharmacy Terminal 3 functions more like a tiny health stand than a full pharmacy. Think a short counter with a handful of over-the-counter basics, not shelves of branded meds. Travellers on Skytrax and Tripadvisor flag that it carries a few hygiene items and random medications, but stock changes and gaps are common.
Hours aren’t published anywhere official, and reviews from 2023–2024 suggest it may not track exact flight banks, so treat it as “open when staff show up.” It sits post-security in Terminal 3, so you can only reach it after check-in and immigration. Prices reflect airport markups in CUC/CUP-equivalent or card charges, and you won’t see big international pharmacy chains here.
Don’t expect to find your exact prescription or even a specific brand of painkiller. Multiple Reddit and Skytrax reviewers note that selection is extremely limited and that even basic painkillers can be out of stock. If you walk up 30 minutes before a long-haul departure, you’re rolling the dice on what’s actually in the display case.
Regular Cuba flyers on r/Cuba, r/travel, and FlyerTalk recommend bringing a full personal kit: at minimum ibuprofen or paracetamol, any prescription meds for the whole trip, plus basics like plasters and antihistamines. If you do forget something, Tripadvisor users say your odds are better at pharmacies in Havana city than at this Terminal 3 counter on departure day.
Tip: Treat Pharmacy Terminal 3 as a last-ditch backup only; pack what you need before you reach HAV and don’t plan time into your connection assuming you can buy specific medicine here.