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Frank Pais International Airport

Holguin, Cuba

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Frank Pais International Airport

Holguin, Cuba

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Cuba's eastern gateway serving Holguín province.

Opened

1981

Location

Holguín, Cuba

Frank País International Airport (IATA: HOG, ICAO: MUHG) is located near Holguín, the fourth-largest city in Cuba, situated in the eastern part of the island. It serves as an important regional hub for both domestic Cuban aviation and international charter and scheduled flights, particularly from Canada and Europe. The airport is named after Frank País, a Cuban revolutionary hero from Santiago de Cuba who played a key role in the 26th of July Movement. It handles a significant volume of tourism traffic due to the proximity of popular resort areas such as Guardalavaca on Cuba's northeastern coast. The airport has undergone infrastructure improvements to support growing tourist arrivals, and it regularly serves as a seasonal gateway for charter operators from North America and Europe during peak winter travel months.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into Holguín city is primarily via taxi and tourist transfer buses, with the airport located approximately 13 kilometres south of the city centre.

Airlines here

Cubana de Aviación operates domestic routes, while Air Canada, Sunwing, TUI, and other charter carriers provide seasonal international service.

Notable facts

›Named after Frank País, a Cuban revolutionary martyr killed in 1957.
›Serves as the primary gateway to the Guardalavaca beach resort area.
›One of Cuba's busiest airports for international tourist charter traffic.
›Located approximately 13 km from Holguín city centre.
›Handles significant seasonal traffic from Canadian and European charter airlines.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to Cuba's eastern highlands and pristine Caribbean coastlines

Frank País International Airport, named after the Cuban revolutionary hero, serves the city of Holguín in eastern Cuba. It functions as a key entry point for tourists heading to the beaches of Guardalavaca and Playa Pesquero, making it one of Cuba's busiest airports despite its regional scale. The airport handles primarily charter and seasonal international flights, reflecting Holguín province's importance as a tourism destination.

Terminals

Main Terminal — Single terminal handling all international and domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxi (state-run Cubataxi and private taxis available outside arrivals)
Pre-arranged hotel transfers (most resort packages include shuttle service)
Car rental (Cubacar and Rex agencies operate on-site)
Bus connections to Holguín city centre

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Pernik (Holguín city)
Meliá Las Dunas (Cayo Santa María vicinity)
Brisas Guardalavaca
Playa Pesquero Resort
Hotel El Bosque (Holguín)

Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited, with a basic café and bar serving snacks, sandwiches, and Cuban coffee. Travellers are advised to eat at their hotel or in Holguín city before arriving at the airport, as choices airside are minimal. The surrounding area offers paladares (private restaurants) serving traditional Cuban cuisine for those with time before departure.

Traveller Tips

Arrive at least two hours before departure as check-in and customs processes can be slow and queues long.
Carry Cuban pesos (CUP) for small purchases, as card acceptance remains unreliable at the airport.
Resort shuttle transfers are the most convenient option; confirm your transfer booking before arrival in Cuba.
Wi-Fi connectivity at the airport is very limited, so download offline maps and travel documents in advance.

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Route map (8 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Canada

Blue Panorama Airlines

Routes

HOG → YYZAC · 319

HOG → YULAC · 319

HOG → MXPBV · 767

HOG → YULCU · 320

HOG → HAVCU · A58

HOG → FRADE · 767

HOG → MBJDE · 767

HOG → CUNOR · 763

HOG → MANTCX · 332

HOG → YULTS · 330

HOG → YYZTS · 738

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 7673 routes Airbus A3192 routes Airbus A3201 routes Antonov An-1581 routes Boeing 767-3001 routes Airbus A330-2001 routes Airbus A3301 routes Boeing 737-8001 routes

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