Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)

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.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis wait outside the arrivals hall. Rates are regulated by destination zones rather than meters.

  Dauer:

  10-15 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  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.

  Dauer:

  15-20 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  Roughly AWG 4.50-5.00 (USD 2.60-2.80)

• Mietwagen

  Rental Car

  Car rental counters are situated in a dedicated facility directly opposite the terminal exit.

  Dauer:

  10-15 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  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.

  Dauer:

  15-30 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  Varies by service provider and hotel location

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• ATMs and Currency Exchange
• Car Rental Desk Zone
• Executive VIP Lounge
• Information Desk
• Medical First Aid Station
• Duty-Free Shops
• Restaurants and Cafes

Lokale Notrufnummer: 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.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Queen Beatrix International Airport Official WebsiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Aruba Online ED Card PortalRegierungsquelle
• Departamento di Douane Aruba (Customs)Regierungsquelle
• Arubus Official WebsiteOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Government of Aruba Official PortalRegierungsquelle