Abel Santamaria International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code

SNU

ICAO Code

MUSC

Airport Type

Large Airport

Class

International

Abel SantamarEa International Airport (SNU) serves Santa Clara and central Cuba. It is the main gateway for central‑Cuba destinations and handles both domestic and international flights.

Terminal Guide for Abel Santamaria International Airport #

Operations are concentrated in a single passenger terminal with separate zones for international and domestic processing. Facilities are intended for medium‑sized international services; expect a relatively small departures area and straightforward arrivals/baggage claim.

Getting to and From Abel Santamaria International Airport #

Taxis, shared taxis (colectivos) and prearranged transfers are the primary ways to reach Santa Clara and surrounding destinations; journey time to Santa Clara is typically around 15-25 minutes. Public bus connections are limited for airport transfers; car hire is available through local agencies.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Abel Santamaria International Airport #

Facilities are basic: a few cafés/kiosks, car hire desks and immigration/customs on international arrivals. Internet access in Cuba is limited compared with many countries; expect intermittent Wi‑Fi and limited card payments.

Tips for Abel Santamaria International Airport #

Have local currency or U.S. dollars for taxis and small purchases - card acceptance can be limited in Cuba.
Arrange ground transport in advance if you need to reach resorts or smaller towns; shared taxis (colectivos) are commonly used for nearby destinations.

Weather & Climate near Abel Santamaria International Airport #

Climate

Abel Santamaria International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1417 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryMarchDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

10.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 28°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 29°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (217 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

217 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

150 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

196 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 30°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

189 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

Nearby Cities #

Santa Clara

10 km away

Luis Arcos Bergnes, Cuba