# SNU — Abel Santamaria International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for SNU. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/snu
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/snu
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/snu.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SNU.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T07:59:19.677+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Abel Santamaria International Airport
- IATA: SNU
- ICAO: MUSC
- City: Santa Clara
- Country: CU (CU)
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Distance from city: 12 km (7 mi) northeast of Santa Clara city center
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: /2022
- Official website: https://www.ecasa.cu

## Overview

Welcome Abel Santamaría International Airport (SNU) is more than just a transit point; it's a gateway tailored predominantly for package tourists heading to Cuba's famed Cayos. The airport is nestled 12 km northeast of the Santa Clara city center and offers a unique blend of manual charm with its hand-written procedures amidst inevitable resort traffic. Arrivals here should prepare for an experience that thrives on cash transactions and patience, especially given the periodic power and system outages that lend an old-school feel to your start in Cuba. At a glance SNU handles travelers through its single terminal, T1, accommodating several airlines like Air Canada and American Airlines. It's a functional operation hub just off a 12 km stretch to the city, relying on a rather manual approach in both operations and conveniences. Planning to shop? Options are limited, with a Duty Free Shop and Souvenir Shop constituting all retail choices. For those considering a slightly cooler wait, the VIP Lounge offers 3 hours for a $60 fee, covering two guests. Terminals & layout The solo terminal at SNU doesn’t offer much variation but does promise simplicity. With a strategic focus on package to…

## Terminals (1)

- **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Air Canada, American Airlines, CanJet, Cubana de Aviación, Sunwing Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/terminals/t1

## Lounges (1)

- **VIP Lounge** — T1 · access: Departures, pay-in and tour-operator access · day pass: $60 for two people for 3 hours (reported in YouTube review, not an official fixed tariff)
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/lounges/vip-lounge

## Shops (2)

- **Duty Free Shop** — single-terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/shops/duty-free-shop
- **Souvenir Shop** — single-terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/shops/souvenir-shop

## Parking (2)

- **Motorbike Parking** — Surface
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/parking/motorbike-parking
- **Terminal Forecourt Parking** — Surface lot
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/parking/terminal-forecourt-parking

## Ground transport (4)

- **Airport Taxi Rank** — Taxi · About 90 min SNU–Cayo Santa María (forum trip reports, not official timetable) · .},{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/transport/airport-taxi-rank
- **Resort Transfer Coaches** — Hotel shuttle · Roughly 1.5–2.5 hours SNU–Cayo Santa María including hotel stops (forum reports) · Included in most package holidays (per multiple resort package threads; no standalone public price) · .  ,{
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/transport/resort-transfer-coaches
- **Santa Clara City Taxi** — Taxi to city · .','time'.','frequency'.} · 1. }}{ . 
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/transport/santa-clara-city-taxi
- **Tour Operator Buses** — Pre-booked coach · 90-150 min · .','time'.','frequency'.}}}} }]} }}}}} ]  }}],[{ ·  1.'' }} ]]}]}}]} 
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/snu/transport/tour-operator-buses

## Insider tips

- _Money_: Bring euros or Canadian dollars in cash to exchange at the terminal counter since ATMs don't work reliably with foreign cards.
- _Time_: Arrive 3 hours ahead of departure due to manual check-in and security causing unexpected lines.
- _Insider_: Explore the VIP Lounge option if not included in your package; it offers comfort with basic drinks and snacks in a cooler environment.
- _Avoid_: Prepare to be offline; download necessary content beforehand as airport Wi-Fi is hit-or-miss.
- _Local_: Prepare for a potential long wait on resort transfer coaches; packing snacks and water from home is wise.
- _Quiet_: Carry personal toilet paper because facilities might lack restocking during peak times.
- _Money_: Manage expectations about airport shopping; treat any find as bonus rather than planned.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/SNU.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/snu/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/snu/departures — HTML page with live departures