Getting to Aruba

Aruba is served by a number of major airlines and connections can be made to any part of the world. U.S. bound passengers benefit from a dedicated terminal building that houses U.S. Immigration and Customs services allowing flights from Aruba to enter the U.S. as domestic flights. You will not be required to go through Immigrations/Customs at your U.S. entry airport.

Aruba is also served by seasonal charter flights from Cleveland, Newark, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnnati, Nashville and Stewart Newburgh with year round charters from Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and Hartford. In Canada, charter service is available through Skyservice.

Please consult your local travel professional for options in travelling to Aruba.

The departure tax for Aruba is US $36.75 to the U.S. and is usually included in the cost of your airline ticket. For all other destinations, the departure tax is US $33.50.

Queen Beatrix International Airport is a state of the art facility and meets all standards set forth by the ADA (American Disabilities Act) this includes bathrooms, hold rooms, check-in areas, etc. There is a fully equipped medical facility with highly trained professionals. Arrangements can be made with facility for special needs upon arrival and/or departure, as well as emergency treatment while at the airport. Personnel are also permitted aboard aircraft in emergencies and for evaluation. For further information, please call (297) 582-4800 ext. 300.

A number of cruise ships also call at Aruba. You will arrive and depart from a modern Cruise Ship Terminal located in downtown Oranjestad.