Cheap flights from Santiago (SCU)

Eastern Cuba's main airport in Santiago, gateway to the Sierra Maestra

Antonio Maceo International serves Santiago de Cuba, Cuba's second-largest city, located about 7 km south of the center. The airport handles a mix of domestic Cubana flights and international traffic, with seasonal Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing and European charters. Santiago is the cultural heart of eastern Cuba and the gateway to the Sierra Maestra mountains.

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Airlines flying from Santiago (SCU)

Major carriers: Cubana, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Sunwing Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the cheapest month to fly from Santiago de Cuba?
May and September are typically the cheapest months out of SCU, between the winter charter peak and the summer Canadian holiday window. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the genuinely cheapest week across all carriers, including the seasonal European operators that often have the best deals.
Which airlines fly from SCU?
Cubana handles domestic flights to Havana. Air Canada Rouge runs winter service from Toronto and Montreal, Sunwing operates Canadian charters, and seasonal European charters have included flights from Madrid, Frankfurt and Toulon. The schedule is heavily winter-weighted.
What is the IATA code for Santiago de Cuba?
The IATA code is SCU, for Antonio Maceo International Airport. The ICAO code is MUCU. SCU should not be confused with Santiago in the Dominican Republic (STI) or Santiago in Chile (SCL). Always enter SCU when booking flights to Santiago de Cuba.
How far is Antonio Maceo airport from Santiago?
SCU is about 7 km south of central Santiago de Cuba, roughly a 15-minute taxi ride. Most visitors use a taxi or pre-arranged transfer; public buses are infrequent. The route runs along Carretera del Morro, passing close to the historic Castillo del Morro fortress.

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