One surface lot sits directly in front of T1 at SCU
Aeropuerto Antonio Maceo Parking is the single surface lot right in front of Terminal 1, roughly a 1‑minute walk from the doors. Independent guides describe it as the only official on-site option, used for both quick drop-offs and leaving a car while you fly out of Santiago de Cuba. There’s no shuttle, no levels, no garage to figure out — you park, lock, and walk straight to check-in.
Everything here runs old‑school: expect cash payment in local currency or euros, with little to no card acceptance reported by travelers using Santiago de Cuba services. Pricing for Aeropuerto Antonio Maceo Parking isn’t reliably published, and guides disagree on exact day rates, so you’ll want to confirm cost in person at the lot booth before you commit to more than a few hours. Treat it like a neighborhood lot, not a big North American airport setup.
The lot in front of T1 handles both short‑ and long‑term stays, and multiple sources mention that the number of spaces is limited, especially on days with several charter flights. There’s no clear separation between “short‑term” and “long‑term” rows, so move slowly, look for any painted lines or basic signs, and park where staff direct you. If you’re catching a morning departure around 06:00–09:00, give yourself extra time in case you need to circle for a space.
Security details at Aeropuerto Antonio Maceo Parking don’t show up in independent reports, beyond the usual presence of airport staff and general activity near the T1 frontage. If you leave a car overnight, avoid valuables in sight, and use steering locks or other basics you’d use in any Cuban city. Practical tip: bring small bills for parking, ask the attendant the day rate up front, and snap a photo of your car and nearby sign so you can find it quickly on return.
1 min walk