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Aruba's primary gateway to the Caribbean and beyond.
Opened
1955
Location
Oranjestad, Aruba
Queen Beatrix International Airport is the main international airport serving Aruba, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the southern Caribbean Sea. It handles millions of passengers annually and serves as a critical hub for tourism, which is the backbone of Aruba's economy.
The airport is situated just southeast of Oranjestad, Aruba's capital, and offers direct connections to numerous destinations in North America, South America, Europe, and the wider Caribbean. It underwent significant expansion and modernization in the 1990s and 2000s to accommodate growing passenger traffic.
Named after Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1980 to 2013, the airport is managed by the Aruba Airport Authority N.V. It consistently ranks among the busiest airports in the Caribbean region.
Terminals
The airport has a single main terminal building with separate areas for departures and arrivals, featuring multiple gates for international and regional flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, rental cars, and bus services connecting the airport to Oranjestad and the main hotel zones along Eagle and Palm Beaches.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Queen Beatrix International Airport include American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Air Canada, and KLM, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, who abdicated in 2013.
- ›Managed by Aruba Airport Authority N.V., a government-owned entity.
- ›Located approximately 2.5 kilometers southeast of downtown Oranjestad.
- ›Handles over 2 million passengers per year in peak periods.
- ›One of the few Caribbean airports with U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
