| Popular Airport | Malabo International Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 12 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 9960 Km |
The central terminals of major transport vehicles in Havana city plan are very close to each other. We can sort these means of transportation as taxi, bus, and train. Although they are less preferred, car rental and transfer vehicles are among the transportation options you can prefer. If you are not traveling with a tour group, you can also prefer traveling through alternative routes to see the unique beauties of Havana instead of more frequently used streets by individual transportation options. If you have Peso with you, you can take a bus, or you can take a taxi if you don't have any.
You can trust all taxi drivers who have a special license in Havana. Taxis in the city serve in different colors. Those with black and yellow colors are known as tourist taxis. Also, taking the 1950s cabs called Almendron can provide you with an excellent experience. You can safely arrive at the airport after almost a 30-minute journey.
You can reach Jose Marti Airport after one-hour bus ride by taking a bus from the bus station or the bus stops in the city center. Please make sure you have enough Pesos to get on the buses that will take you to Terminal 1 of the airport. If you are going to make an international flight, you can transfer to the airport terminal 3 by the transfer buses provided free of charge.
The train station, which has train services headed to many parts of the city, is located in the heart of the city. Train line 2 in the city center provides transportation up to Bejucal. It takes about 30 or 40 minutes to travel between the central station and the station in the Terminal 1 building by train. You should keep in mind that the train departures vary between 15 and 20 minutes and there are no train services after a certain hour in the evening.
You can make an online reservation to take advantage of transfer vehicles, or you can make payment in cash or by credit card at the office of the car rental company. Traffic congestion stands out as a big problem because Havana has a dense population. For this reason, you are recommended to set off at least half an hour earlier considering the morning traffic.
You can enjoy making a private journey by renting a car of any brand and model by taking the advantage of car rental option. Many high-quality companies provide this service in Havana. Cubacar, Rex, Havanautos and Via Transgaviota are some of these companies. Please keep in mind that renting a car may be risky for you because the streets are very similar to each other. Keeping this in mind, taking a taxi may be a more practical option.
Jose Marti Airport consists of five terminal buildings. Terminal 1 is used for domestic flights; Terminal 2 is used for private flight services; Terminal 3 is used for international flights; Terminal 4 hosts flights to Caribbean flights; and Terminal 5 is used for cargo flights.
At Jose Marti Airport, a lot of high-quality services are provided ranging from bank ATMs to post offices, paid internet rooms to large waiting halls, and health, and pharmacy services to children's playgrounds. In addition, private showers and telephone services are also available at the airport for the passengers.
Cafés, bars and restaurants serving 24/7 are at your service with unique Havana delicacies. Besides, there are also stores selling the world-renowned Havana cigars for travelers who want to buy souvenirs.
Malabo International Airport is about 9 kilometers from the city center. Passengers arriving at the airport can travel to the city center in about 15 minutes by taxi and other vehicles. Malabo International Airport offers direct flights to Paris the capital of France, and cities such as Addis Ababa, Madrid, Casablanca and Frankfurt.
Finding a taxi at the airport can be a bit difficult. Non-offical taxis in the region also operate and it is not easy to distinguish between them. At Malabo International Airport rental cars and private services can only be used by passengers who have booked in advance. Please remember that if you plan to use the services of hotels located in the city center for your transfer from the airport, you will need to book the service shuttle vehicles in advance.
Malabo is the the capital of Equatorial Guinea and also one of the largest cities and you can choose to take a taxi from the airport to the center. It is not always possible to find a taxi at the Malabo International Airport which is about 10 kilometers from the center. Therefore after leaving the airport terminal, you should check if there is a taxi first and if you do not see one, if you walk out to the road you can take a taxi from there. In the region you can see both official and non-official taxis. For a safer and more economical traveler, you should choose official taxis. If you have trouble finding a taxi at the airport, you can ask at the information desk in Malabo International Airport to call a taxi.
It is possible to travel to the city center with one of the rental cars from Malabo International Airport. Passengers who want to rent a car in the area may call the rental car companies near Malabo and nearby and make a reservation. From Malabo International Airport to the center in a rental car the journey takes 10-15 minutes. You can use your rental car to travel to many destinations in and around Malabo city center. You can also rent a car from the rental offices in Malabo city center and at the end of your trip leave the car back at the office.
Hotel services can also be preferred by passengers traveling from Malabo International Airport to the center. Also guests staying in some hotels can use the hotel shuttle service free of charge, thus reducing travel expenses for passengers. By using the hotel shuttle service you can bring your luggage comfortably and the journey time is about 10 minutes from Malabo International Airport to the center. Passenegers wishing to use the hotel shuttle services should contact the hotel where they will staying a few days in advance and inform them of arrival time to the airport and make a reservation.
