Is it illegal to travel to Cuba from the United States?
It is still 100% legal to do so. Read more about this announcement in our Cuba travel policy article. Update October 25, 2019: The United States has banned American airlines from flying anywhere in Cuba EXCEPT Havana. This means you can still fly to Cuba, you just need to book a flight to Havana.
Does Cuba have internet?
As of December 6, 2018, Cubans can enjoy full mobile internet access provided by the Cuban telecommunications company, ETECSA, at 3G speeds. Since June 4, 2013, Cubans can register with ETECSA, the public telecommunications company, for public Internet access under the “Nauta” brand in 118 centers across the country.
Which US cities fly direct to Havana?
Nonstop flights from the United States to Havana JetBlue: year-round flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and seasonal flights from New York (JFK). Southwest Airlines: seasonal flights from Tampa (TPA). United Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Houston (IAH) and New York (EWR).
Is it possible to fly from the United States to Cuba?
You can fly from your hometown airport to Cuba on a major airline with less than two stopovers on the way. You can even go nonstop from New York-JFK, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and a few other cities. (You can also travel via Mexico or Canada, as Americans once did when travel to Cuba was banned, but this is no longer necessary.)
What should you know before traveling to Cuba?
You must purchase comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You will need to present your insurance policy upon arrival in the country. Crime levels are low and mostly in the form of opportunistic thefts. See Crime Be careful when traveling to Cuba. Standards of conduct vary. See Road trips
Do you need a visa to visit Cuba as an American?
Most travelers to Cuba get the regular or “green” tourist card, but if you’re arriving on a flight from America, you’ll need the pink tourist card. If you have a visa but are traveling to Cuba via Mexico or another country, you will need the tourist green card instead. More on that below. Visit Cuba as an American Without a Visa
How many Americans travel to Cuba each year?
In 2019, nearly 500,000 people traveled from the United States to Cuba, compared to more than 638,000 in 2018. Trump went further in October 2019, demanding that American airlines cut commercial flights to nine destinations on the island (everywhere except Havana), and on January 10 it did the same for public charter flights.
