Why go
- Municipality in Cuba.
- Served by Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA).
History
Matanzas is the capital of the Cuban province of Matanzas. Known for its poets, culture, and Afro-Cuban folklore, it is located on the northern shore of the island of Cuba, on the Bay of Matanzas, 102 kilometres (63 mi) east of the capital Havana and 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of the resort town of Varadero.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air Transat TS (310, 737-800) · 4 routes: Halifax, Montreal, Santa Clara*, Toronto*
- Air Canada AC (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto
- Air Berlin AB (A330-200) · 1 route: Duesseldorf
- Arkefly OR (767-300) · 1 route: Cancun
- Condor Flugdienst DE (767) · 1 route: Frankfurt
- Cubana de Aviación CU (A320) · 1 route: Montreal
- Transaero Airlines UN (767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VRA has direct flights to 9 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Cancun, Duesseldorf…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Matanzas, Cuba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.