Oranjestad · Aruba
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is located approximately 3 kilometres south-east of Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. The airport operates through a single main terminal building that handles both international and regional flights, alongside dedicated US pre-clearance facilities. It serves as the primary air gateway to the island.
Terminaler
- Main Terminal
- Handles all international and regional arrivals, baggage claim, and general departures, including dedicated US pre-clearance facilities.
Ved ankomst
Arriving passengers step off the aircraft into the main concourse and follow signposted pathways through immigration, baggage collection, and customs control into the arrivals hall.
- Complete the mandatory online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card before departure or upon arrival via mobile device.
- Proceed through passport control where border officials check travel documents and entry authorization.
- Collect checked luggage from the carousel in the designated baggage reclaim hall.
- Pass through customs inspection, presenting goods for declaration if required.
- Exit into the public arrivals hall where transport options, car rental counters, and information desks are located.
Transport til byen
Taxa
Taxi
Official taxis wait outside the arrivals hall. Rates are regulated by destination zones rather than meters.
- Tid:
- 10-15 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- Roughly AWG 32-45 (USD 18-25)
Bus
Public Bus (Arubus)
Public buses operated by Arubus stop along the main road outside the airport perimeter, running to the central station in Oranjestad.
- Tid:
- 15-20 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- Roughly AWG 4.50-5.00 (USD 2.60-2.80)
Biludlejning
Rental Car
Car rental counters are situated in a dedicated facility directly opposite the terminal exit.
- Tid:
- 10-15 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- Varies by vehicle type and rental period
Bus
Pre-arranged Shuttle
Shared and private transfers organized through hotels or tour operators meet passengers outside the terminal.
- Tid:
- 15-30 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- Varies by service provider and hotel location
Forbindelser & transit
Passengers connecting between international flights follow signposted transit corridors, though flight availability means most transit involves departing passengers.
- Follow transit signage towards connecting flight corridors or re-clearing security if required.
- Passengers transferring to flights departing for the United States must clear US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance.
- Ensure transit boarding passes are obtained from the operating airline before entering security lines.
Wi-Fi & forbindelse
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport terminal for passengers.
- Select the public Wi-Fi network from your device settings.
- Accept the terms and conditions on the landing page to connect.
- Coverage extends across arrivals, departures, and public lounge areas.
Penge, kort & drikkepenge
The local currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG), but US Dollars are universally accepted across the island.
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) dispensing local currency and US Dollars are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
- Currency exchange services are available in the public zones of the terminal.
- Major credit cards are widely accepted at airport outlets, transport desks, and businesses island-wide.
Mad & drikke
A selection of food and beverage outlets is available in both landside and airside zones.
- Landside options include cafes and quick-service dining in the general public terminal area.
- Airside options feature local snack venues, international fast-food chains, and sit-down eateries.
- Dietary accommodations are available at selected food stalls.
Lounges & hvile
VIP lounge facilities are available airside for eligible passengers and premium travellers.
- The Executive Lounge offers comfortable seating, refreshments, and business amenities.
- Access can be purchased at the door or accessed through eligible lounge membership programmes and airline tickets.
- Located in the airside departure hall after security screening.
Lufthavnshoteller
While there are no direct on-site terminal hotels, several accommodation options are located within a short drive.
- Numerous hotels and resorts are situated 5 to 15 minutes away in Oranjestad and along the coastal strip.
- Taxi services and hotel shuttles provide transport directly from the arrivals terminal.
- Hotel reservation desks or courtesy phones are available in the arrivals hall area.
Bagage & told
Baggage reclaim carousels and support services are located on the ground floor after immigration control.
- Display screens indicate the designated luggage carousel for each arriving flight.
- Baggage carts are available in the reclaim hall for passenger convenience.
- Lost or damaged baggage service desks are operated by ground handling agents inside the reclaim area.
Familie & tilgængelighed
Basic family facilities are provided throughout the terminal building.
- Baby-changing tables are available in designated restrooms airside and landside.
- Pram-accessible pathways and lifts connect all public levels.
- Seating areas in departures accommodate families traveling with young children.
Faciliteter
- ATMs and Currency Exchange
- Car Rental Desk Zone
- Executive VIP Lounge
- Information Desk
- Medical First Aid Station
- Duty-Free Shops
- Restaurants and Cafes
Nødsituationer & sikkerhed
Lokalt nødnummer: 911 (Police/Ambulance), 100 (Police direct).
- In a medical emergency within the terminal, inform airport personnel or approach the first aid station.
- For lost passports or consular assistance, contact your home embassy or country representative in Aruba.
- National emergency response services are dispatched by dialling 911.
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Officielle kilder
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- Queen Beatrix International Airport Official WebsiteOfficiel lufthavnskilde
- Aruba Online ED Card PortalRegeringskilde
- Departamento di Douane Aruba (Customs)Regeringskilde
- Arubus Official WebsiteOfficiel transitkilde
- Government of Aruba Official PortalRegeringskilde
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