Travel: American Airlines Travel to Cuba.
American Airlines Travel to Cuba.
Travel to Cuba
U.S. to Cuba travel policy
Flying to Cuba from or through the U.S. for tourism is not allowed. There are 12 permitted reasons for travel:
- Family visits
- Official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments and certain intergovernmental organizations
- Journalistic activities
- Professional research or professional meetings
- Educational activities and people-to-people exchanges
- Religious activities
- Public performance, clinics, workshops, athletic or other competitions and exhibitions
- Support for the Cuban people
- Humanitarian projects
- Activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes
- Exportation, importation, or transmission of information or informational materials
- Travel related to certain authorized export transactions
If you aren’t traveling for one of the 12 reasons, there are 2 other ways to enter Cuba:
- With a license issued by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- As a Cuban National returning home
If you don’t qualify for one of the 12 permitted reasons, have an OFAC license or identify as a Cuban national returning home, you will not be permitted to travel to Cuba.
Additional travel requirements
Everyone entering Cuba must have a visa and health insurance with coverage in the area. For insurance, a $25 fee is added to your ticket price.
Special visa requirements apply to Cuban-born travelers, regardless of citizenship.
Preparing for travel
Before your trip
We’ve partnered with Cuba Travel Services (CTS) to make your travel planning easier. When you buy a ticket, a CTS representative will call to confirm you have the documents and permits required and talk to you about what to expect on your trip.
Call CTS
877-511-2822
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Day of travel
What to bring
- Valid passport
- Valid visa, travel card (can buy at the airport) or Cuban passport
- Cash – no credit or debit cards can be used in Cuba
Check-in
Online check-in for flights to Cuba is unavailable. You must check in at the airport to provide reason for travel – allow up to 3 hours to complete the process. If you’re flying from Miami (MIA), look for the ‘Cuba Ready’ booth by Checkpoints 1 and 2 to check your documents and get your boarding pass stamp.
Baggage fees may apply for checked bags and can only be paid in cash.
Connections
When you get to the gate at your connecting airport, look for the ‘Cuba Ready’ booth to check your documents and get your boarding pass stamp.
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