Queen Beatrix International Airport is located just 4 km from Oranjestad, capital of Aruba.
It is the island's primary airport, a Caribbean destination known for its dry, sunny climate year-round, outside the main Atlantic hurricane belt, and for its long white beaches of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach.
How to get to Queen Beatrix International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to AUA
Parking near Queen Beatrix International Airport
Parking is located next to the terminal building.
How to get to Oranjestad from AUA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel
Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer
Aruba: AUA Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center
Car rental at Queen Beatrix International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks at the airport, widely used given the island's good road network.
Licenses from the EU, USA, and Canada are generally accepted directly for tourist stays.
Hotels near Queen Beatrix International Airport
Palm Beach and Eagle Beach (10–20 minutes) concentrate the large resort complexes; Oranjestad (10 minutes) offers more budget-friendly options near downtown.
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The single terminal handles connections to the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, and other Caribbean islands.
For flights, plan to arrive at least 2.5–3 hours in advance, given the US pre-clearance customs available for flights to the United States.
Map of Queen Beatrix International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does a taxi from Aruba Airport to Oranjestad cost?
A flat fare of about 26 USD during the day (up to 4 passengers), with a 5 USD surcharge between 11pm and 7am, on Sundays and during the December 24-January 1 period; taxis operate on a zone-based fare, not a meter.
Q. Can you do US customs check-in directly in Aruba?
Yes, Queen Beatrix Airport offers US customs pre-clearance for flights to the United States, which then arrive as domestic flights once landed.
Q. What is the climate like in Aruba?
A dry and sunny climate all year round, with the island located outside the main Atlantic hurricane belt: one of the most weather-reliable Caribbean destinations.
Q. Is it better to use US dollars or Aruban florins in Aruba?
The US dollar is widely accepted everywhere alongside the Aruban florin, the island's official currency: there's no need to exchange money before departing.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
