Frequently asked questions

For flights to the United States arrive 3 hours before departure, because you also clear US Preclearance. For other destinations 2 to 3 hours is recommended.

The IATA code is AUA and the ICAO code is TNCA. The official name is Queen Beatrix International Airport.

Yes. Every traveller, including children, must complete the online ED card on the official website edcardaruba.aw before arrival.

The Sustainability Fee is $20 per person and is paid online with the ED card. Children under 8 and some other groups are exempt.

Taxis charge fixed fares. To the Palm Beach hotels the fare is about $41, to Eagle Beach about $37 and to Oranjestad about $26, with a $5 surcharge at night, on Sundays and during the holidays.

No. There is no Uber, Lyft or other ride-hailing app in Aruba. Use a licensed taxi, a transfer, the bus or a rental car.

Yes. Travellers flying to the United States clear US immigration and customs in Aruba through US Preclearance, so they arrive in the US like domestic passengers.

Yes, the airport offers free Wi-Fi in the terminal.

Yes. The local currency is the Aruban florin, but US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and shops.

Hyatt Place Aruba Airport is located right next to the airport. Other hotels in Oranjestad are about 10 minutes away.

No. This is an independent travel guide. The official website of Aruba Airport Authority is airportaruba.com.