GETTING
TO ARUBA
Aruba’s
state-of-the-art airport facility is the result of a multimillion-dollar
renovation and expansion project that has established the Queen
Beatrix International Airport as a hub in the Caribbean. The
island is served by a number of airlines, and connections can
be made to any part of the world, U.S.-bound passengers benefit
from their own terminal building that houses a U.S. INS/Customs
facility, allowing flights from Aruba to enter the U.S. as domestic
flights.
• U.S-bound passenger terminal building with 42 check-in
counters and U.S. customs and immigration pre-clearance facilities
• International (non U.S.-bound) passenger terminal building
with 24 check-in counters
• Three-level concourse with airline operational space
and one ‘remote’ hold room at ground level
• Eight passenger boarding bridges with lounges at the
second level and immigration corridor for arriving passengers
at the third level
• Existing terminal building remodeled to form a new arrivals
only hall with Aruba Immigration and customs, airport administrative
offices and external ticket sales offices
• Flight information display system and terminal signage
Passenger
Facility Charge (PFC) – Aruba’s Departure Tax
For US bound passengers departure tax is US $36.75 and for international
bound passengers the PFC is US $33.50. If in Aruba on transit
for less than 24 hours, these charges are waived. Visitors can
leave the airport and return freely within those hours. Children
under 2 years of age do not pay the Aruba Departure Tax.
ADA
The airport meets all standards set forth by the ADA (American
Disabilities Act) this includes bathrooms, hold rooms, check-in
areas, etc. There is a fully equipped medical facility with
highly trained professionals. Arrangements can be made through
the facility for special needs upon arrival and/or departure
as well as emergency treatment while at the airport. Personnel
are also permitted aboard aircrafts in emergencies and for evaluation.
For further information (297) 582-4800 ext. 300
Animals
All pets need a Certificate of Health from their veterinarian
that has been issued within 30 days of departure. Pets from
South and Central America are not allowed.
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