Willemstad · Curaçao
Curaçao International Airport (CUR)
Curaçao International Airport (also known as Hato International Airport) is situated roughly 12 kilometres north-west of central Willemstad. The airport features a single main terminal complex handling both international long-haul flights and inter-island Caribbean routes. It serves as the primary air gateway to the island of Curaçao.
Terminals
- Main Terminal
- Single terminal processing all international, regional Caribbean, and domestic arrivals and departures.
Aankomst
Arrivals proceed from the aircraft or bus gate directly to passport control, followed by baggage reclaim and customs inspection before entering the public arrivals hall.
- Complete the mandatory Digital Immigration Card (ED Card) online prior to departure.
- Proceed to passport control, selecting the appropriate lane for EU, local, or non-EU/international visitors.
- Collect checked luggage from the designated baggage claim belt.
- Pass through customs clearance with your luggage for final exit authorization.
- Exit into the main landside arrivals hall to access ground transport, car rentals, and visitor services.
Naar de stad reizen
Taxi
Taxi
Official taxis depart from the taxi rank directly outside the arrivals hall. Fares are set according to fixed destination zones rather than meters.
- Tijd:
- roughly 20-30 minutes
- Gemiddelde kosten:
- typically USD 30 - USD 45
Bus
Public Bus (ABC Busbedrijf)
Public buses run periodically from the airport bus stop along the main road into central Willemstad stations (Otrobanda or Punda).
- Tijd:
- roughly 30-50 minutes
- Gemiddelde kosten:
- typically ANG 1.75 - ANG 2.50
Autoverhuur
Car Rental
Counters for major international and local car rental providers are located in the public arrivals area.
- Tijd:
- roughly 20-30 minutes to Willemstad
- Gemiddelde kosten:
- varies by vehicle category and rental duration
Verbindingen & transfers
Passengers connecting between flights must follow designated transfer routes or re-clear security depending on ticket arrangements.
- Transit passengers with through-check boarding passes can follow flight connection signage where applicable.
- Self-connecting passengers must exit through immigration and customs, collect baggage, and check in at the main departure desks.
- Allow a minimum of 2 to 3 hours between separate ticket bookings to complete border formalities.
Wi-Fi & verbonden blijven
Complimentary Wi-Fi coverage is provided throughout the passenger terminal.
- Connect to the official airport Wi-Fi network from your device settings.
- Accept the terms and conditions on the landing page portal to establish a connection.
- Service is accessible across landside, arrivals, and airside departure zones.
Geld, kaarten & fooien
Both Netherlands Antillean Guilders (ANG) and United States Dollars (USD) are widely accepted across the terminal and island.
- ATMs dispensing both ANG and USD are located in the public landside arrivals area.
- Currency exchange services are available in the arrivals and departures sections.
- Major payment cards are accepted at most airport food outlets, shops, and official taxi services.
Eten & drinken
A range of dining options is available in both public landside areas and airside departures.
- Landside facilities include casual cafes and grab-and-go snack stands.
- Airside areas offer quick-service food options, bars, and refreshment kiosks.
- Opening hours align generally with daily flight departure and arrival schedules.
Lounges & rust
A lounge facility is available airside for eligible passengers departing on international flights.
- The VIP Lounge provides comfortable seating, light refreshments, Wi-Fi, and departure monitors.
- Access is provided to qualifying premium cabin passengers, membership card holders, or via walk-in entry payment.
Luchthavenhotels
There are no hotel facilities directly attached to the terminal building, but several options are located nearby.
- Accommodations are located within a 5-to-15 minute drive along the surrounding coast and towards Willemstad.
- Airport transfer arrangements should be organized directly with your hotel prior to arrival or via terminal taxis.
Bagage & douane
Baggage claim carousels and airline customer support counters are situated in the arrivals hall.
- Check the flight information monitors in baggage reclaim to identify your allocated carousel.
- Report any delayed, lost, or damaged luggage to your airline's ground handling representative before clearing customs.
- Luggage trolleys are accessible near the carousel area.
Familie & toegankelijkheid
Essential family facilities are located within the terminal complex.
- Baby changing stations are integrated into major restroom facilities throughout the terminal.
- General seating areas are available across landside and airside zones for families awaiting flights or transport.
Voorzieningen
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
- Car Rental Desks
- VIP Lounge
- Duty-Free Retail
- Cafes and Restaurants
- Tourist Information
Nood & veiligheid
Lokaal noodnummer: 911 (Police), 912 (Ambulance)
- In a medical emergency, alert airport personnel or ground staff immediately for assistance.
- Contact your embassy or immigration officials in the terminal in case of lost travel documents.
- National emergency numbers are 911 for police and general emergencies, and 912 for medical ambulance services.
Voordat je van huis vertrekt
- Controleer de geldigheid van je paspoort en eventuele visa, ETA of vereiste inreisverklaringen.
- Controleer de dag voor vertrek de juiste vertrekterminal op je boardingpass.
- Activeer een reist-eSIM zodat je direct online bent zodra je landt.
- Download offline kaarten en maak een screenshot van je hoteladres en boekingsreferentie.
- Laat je bank weten dat je op reis gaat en neem een reservebetaalkaart mee.
- Sla het lokale noodnummer en het contact van je ambassade op in je telefoon.
- Fotografeer je paspoort en bewaar de kopie op een plek waar je offline bij kunt.
- Controleer de bagagevrijstelling en eventuele verboden artikelen voor je bestemming.
Officiële bronnen
Luchthavenactiviteiten kunnen wijzigen. Bevestig terminals, tarieven en dienstregelingen altijd met de onderstaande officiële bronnen voordat je reist.
- Curaçao International Airport Official SiteOfficiële luchthavenbron
- Curaçao Digital Immigration Card PortalOverheidsbron
- Curaçao Customs Authority (Douane Curaçao)Overheidsbron
- Autobusbedrijf Curaçao (Public Transit Operator)Officiële ov-bron
- Korps Politie Curaçao (Police and Emergency)Overheidsbron
- Curaçao Tourist Board Official Visitor PortalOverheidsbron
Gids laatst beoordeeld 18 oktober 2026
Luchthaveninformatie kan wijzigen. Controleer terminaltoewijzingen, dienstregelingen, tarieven, toegangsvereisten en openingstijden bij de officiële aanbieder vóór vertrek.
Land verbonden
Luchthaven-Wi-Fi is traag, tijdelijk en niet privé. Een reis-eSIM activeert voordat je vliegt, zodat kaarten, ritdelen en je boekingsmails werken zodra je de vliegtuigmodus uitschakelt.
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Stel mijn reisplan samenDisclaimer reisinformatie: paspoort-, visum- en toegangseisen veranderen regelmatig en variëren per nationaliteit, route en reisdoel. Alles wat hier wordt gepubliceerd, is slechts algemene richtlijnen en geen juridisch of immigratieadvies. Controleer altijd de huidige vereisten bij de officiële overheidsbronnen voor uw nationaliteit en uw bestemming voordat u boekt en voordat u reist.