Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport
General information
Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport is the busiest airport on the ABC islands, before Curaçao Hato Airport and Bonaire Flamingo Airport. The airport is popular with American tourists, two-thirds of the total number of travellers at the airport are flying from the United States. There are direct flights from Europe departing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (KLM, TUI) and London Gatwick Airport (TUI).
Location
Where is Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport situated?
Aruba Airport, named after the Dutch Queen Beatrix, is located on the south coast of the island in the municipality of Oranjestad.
How many terminals does Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport have?
he airport has one terminal divided into two parts, one part for flights to the United States (USA Departures) and one part for all other flights (Non-USA Departures). The distinction between departure to the United States and departure to other countries is made because the airport of Aruba offers ‘border preclearance’ for passengers to the US. This means that you pass US immigration and customs before departure, it saves you a lot of time on arrival.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Netherlands Antilles.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Curaçao Hato Airport | 119km |
| Bonaire Flamingo Airport | 193km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport to the centre of Oranjestad is 4 kilometres. By car, it takes 10 minutes to get to the centre of Oranjestad.
From AUA Airport to Oranjestad City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport by public transport. Visit the Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Oranjestad is about $ 21.-. Book your taxi at Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From AUA Airport to Oranjestad City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Avis, Budget, National (Enterprise Holdings), Alamo (Enterprise Holdings), Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Hertz, Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Sixt and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
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Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
- KLM
- TUI Airways
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in Oranjestad
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Reviews
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Latest airport reviews
Worst airport experience ever!!! Unbeknownst to us we flew out of Logan Airport in Boston MA on Jet Blue. Needed to check in with customer service the agent took my passport card and helped us through the process. We boarded our flight only to arrive in Aruba to find out they do NOT accept passport cards only passport books. Yes I do take some responsibility for not doing my due diligence but I also feel the Jet Blue associate should of been also aware since they routinely fly out of Boston to Aruba. When I got to Aruba after waiting in the customs line forever. The customs agent/ Airport employee lost his mind and caused a scene regarding my US passport card. Then the nightmare began the treated us like we were international drug dealers. Treated rudely and presented a hostile environment. We are 2 middle age women in a foreign country we were scared and shaken. No one cared they separated us and did not allow us to see each other. They then "perp" walked us through the airport through 3 security check points to put us back on a full plane of angry passengers that were required to wait for us. What a horrifying, traumatic experience. I will never go back or ever recommend this quote Happy Island!! Shame on Aruba shame on Jet Blue! I would give no stars if I could!!
Worst airport I’ve ever been in stood in line for 4hrs to get through customs. Never going back