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AUA Queen Beatrix International Airport

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Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) serves Oranjestad. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAAUA
ICAOTNCA
Non-stop25
Airlines24
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Elevation18 m

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The airport in numbers

Queen Beatrix International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Queen Beatrix International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.7M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.9M in 2015.

Passengers / year
2.7M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.9M
in 2015
Elevation
18 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2014–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Oranjestad

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Queen Beatrix International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Oranjestad ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 25 destinations, operated by 24 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · US Airways · AirTran Airways · United Airlines · JetBlue Airways · Arkefly · Volotea Costa Rica · Tiara Air · Surinam Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Queen Beatrix International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Queen Beatrix International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Oranjestad shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Queen Beatrix International Airport to the centre of Oranjestad?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Queen Beatrix International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Oranjestad?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Queen Beatrix International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Queen Beatrix International Airport?
About 25 destinations, including Caracas, Miami, Atlanta, Willemstad. 24 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Queen Beatrix International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Queen Beatrix International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Queen Beatrix International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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