Queen Beatrix AUA Airport Overview
Queen Beatrix International Airport AUA is located on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Aruba, belonging to The Netherlands, and named after its reigning queen. Many international airlines, regular & low-cost, serve the airport with direct & connecting flights to all parts of the globe.
The terminal complex at Queen Beatrix International Airport has separate buildings arranged under one roof. Internet, food & drink establishments, as well as lshops and lost & found are available:
The ground floor of the passenger terminal complex accommodates check-in facilities for US bound and non-US bound passengers, and a walkway to the concession area. The arrival hall/baggage claim area is located in the center. The Arrivals part of the ground floor has a duty-free pickup/dropoff, a baggage dropoff, a secondary security screeening & the Baggage Relaim Area and US Homeland Security (leading to the US-bound check-in terminal). This floor also has F&B Vending machines and telephone card machines. After passing the security checkpoint, escalators take you up to the first floor.
The first floor of the passenger terminal complex has a meditation room, F&B vending machine, gift & magazine shop, A VIP lounge for non-US bound passengers, and an American Airlines VIP lounge. This floor houses the gate area with gates 1 to 8.
Parking option at Queen Beatrix International Airport: The Parking lot is within walking distance of the terminal complex. When entering the lot, take a ticket from the dispenser and take it with you. Once you are ready to leave the lot, you can use one of thpay stations located inside the arrivals terminal. Parking fees must be paid in Aruban Florins.
If you pick up/ drop off a passenger, you can do so in the loading zone in front of the terminal, for quick discharge of your passenger & luggage. If you need more time, park in the parking lot.
Small buildings across from the arrivals terminal house 10 rental car agencies, clearly marked.
To get from Queen Beatrix International Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi, or a bus: The taxi stand is right across from the arrivals terminal; taxis charge a minimum fare of $6 and their fees run from an estimated $15 (Talk of the Town Resort) to $30 (Tiera Del Sol golf course) You can also hire a taxi on an hourly basis at around $45.
The public bus 'Arubus' (tel. 297-582-7089 /fax 8633) has a bus stop with regular service right outside the Airport perimeter.
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Address:
Wayaca z/n
Oranjestad, Aruba, Dutch Caribbean
Aruba - Website for Queen Beatrix: http://www.airportaruba.com
- Email Address: http://www.airportaruba.com/en/aaanvinfo/contact/
- Phone: (297) 524 2424
Queen Beatrix AUA Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Queen Beatrix AUA Airport Update History
- Updated AUA Airports page - Jan 9, 2012
- Updated AUA Security page - Jan 8, 2012
- Updated AUA Lost Found page - Nov 13, 2011
- Updated AUA Taxis & Limos page - Nov 1, 2011
- Updated AUA Direct Flights page - Oct 12, 2011
