Everything you need to know about arriving and departing
Queen Beatrix International Airport (IATA code AUA) is Aruba's only airport, just outside Oranjestad. In 2025 it handled about 1.65 million passengers, around three quarters of them travelling to or from North America.
The airport is close to everything: downtown Oranjestad is about 10 minutes away, Eagle Beach about 20 minutes and the Palm Beach hotels about 30 minutes by car.
US Preclearance
Travellers flying to the United States clear US immigration and customs in Aruba before departure. On arrival in the US you land as a domestic passenger and can simply walk out. The airport advises arriving three hours before a US flight.
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
- Two VIP lounges
- Duty-free shops, restaurants and bars
Gateway 2030
The airport is being modernised in the Gateway 2030 project. A new US check-in hall opened in 2025, and new gates and larger waiting areas are under construction.
More travel information
- Arrivals – live arrival times and tips on arrival
- Departures – live departure times and check-in advice
- Flights to Aruba – airlines, routes and flight times
- Car rental and driving – rules of the road
- Getting around – taxis, buses and bikes
- Practical information – money, phones, safety and more
Good to know
- Airport code: AUA
- To Oranjestad: about 10 minutes
- To Palm Beach: about 30 minutes
- US flights: arrive 3 hours before departure
- Official website: airportaruba.com
Airport procedures and schedules change regularly, so always check the official airport website before you travel.
See also: plan your trip to Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.