Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) welcomes travelers to the sunny, hurricane-free Dutch Caribbean island of "One Happy Island". Features strictly regulated government flat-rate taxis ($26–$31 USD) to Eagle Beach and Palm Beach high-rise resort strips.
The fastest and most popular transport is an official government flat-rate taxi ($26.00 USD to Eagle Beach / $31.00 USD to Palm Beach per car), taking 15–20 minutes directly to your resort lobby. Budget travelers can take the Arubus Route 8 public bus for $2.60 USD (4.50 AWG) into Oranjestad with transfer to the hotel strip.
AUA features a modern terminal with separate wings for US departures (with full US Pre-clearance customs) and non-US international flights. Ground transport ranks are directly outside arrivals.
Taxis in Aruba do not have meters; rates are legally fixed by the government based on destination zone per car (up to 5 passengers). Surcharges apply on Sundays, official holidays, and late nights ($3.00 USD).
The official curbside taxi dispatcher operates until the last passenger clears customs. Arubus public bus route 8 operates until approximately 21:00.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Official Taxis / Arubus pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.