Bonaire's gateway to the Caribbean and beyond.
Opened
1955
Location
Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands
Flamingo International Airport (IATA: BON, ICAO: TNCB) is the sole commercial airport serving the island of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands located in the southern Caribbean Sea near the Venezuelan coast. It serves as the primary entry point for tourists drawn to Bonaire's world-renowned diving, snorkeling, and nature reserves.
The airport handles both international and regional traffic, with connections to the Netherlands, the United States, and other Caribbean islands. Its runway and facilities have been modernized over the years to accommodate larger jet aircraft and growing passenger volumes.
As part of the Caribbean Netherlands, the airport falls under Dutch jurisdiction and is managed in coordination with local and Dutch aviation authorities. Its name references the flamingos that inhabit the island's salt flats, a symbol closely associated with Bonaire.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for international and regional flights.
Getting to & from
Taxis are the primary ground transport option between the airport and Kralendijk, with car rental services also available on-site.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving BON include KLM, TUI fly Netherlands, United Airlines, and Corendon Dutch Airlines, among regional operators.
Notable facts
- ›Named after the flamingos that live on Bonaire's salt flats near the airport.
- ›Bonaire is a special municipality of the Netherlands, giving the airport connections to Amsterdam via KLM.
- ›The airport's single runway is approximately 2,800 meters long, capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
- ›Bonaire's economy is heavily tourism-dependent, making the airport critical infrastructure for the island.
- ›The airport sits close to sea level and is located just south of Kralendijk, the island's capital.
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