Aruba Getting There

Getting There by Air

The national airline is Aruba Airlines (www.arubaairlines.aw).

Approximate Flight Times

From Amsterdam to Oranjestad is 10 hours and from New York is 4 hours 30 minutes.

Main Airports

Reina Beatrix (AUA) (www.airportaruba.com) is 3.5km (2.5 miles) southeast of Oranjestad. To/from the airport: Taxis are available. Regular buses run from just outside the airport. International and local car hire companies are based at the airport. Facilities: Duty-free shops, souvenir shops, bank, restaurants and Internet access.
Departure Tax
US$30. Transit passengers in Aruba for less than 24 hours are exempt. Departure tax is normally included in the ticket price.

Getting There by Water

Main port: Oranjestad. Boats dock in the heart of town and it is only a five-minute walk to the centre. However, there are also taxis available on the dock itself, plus car hire companies at the port.

Many cruise ships call in on their Caribbean itineraries.
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