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Queen Beatrix International Airport
AUA • TNCA
6 km • 10 km drive
Gateway for all international arrivals with routes across the Americas and the Netherlands.
Transport: Regulated taxis with fixed fares, Rental cars, Arubus L series routes
Logistics · Destination Guide
Aruba
Wreck-rich Caribbean diving with steady trade winds and easy logistics
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 8 sources
Logistics
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Quick Facts
- Primary airport: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
- Typical transfer: 10 km drive
- Entry requirement: All visitors complete the Online EDCard.
- Getting around: Taxis use governmentapproved fixed fares and do not have meters.
Getting There
Fly into Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), which offers nonstop links across North America, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean and features US CBP preclearance for departing flights.
Airports
Getting Around
Taxis use government-approved fixed fares and do not have meters. The Arubus network runs frequently along hotel beaches and to the airport, with posted timetables and day passes. Many divers rent cars or pickups for gear. There is no rideshare network.
Entry Requirements
All visitors complete the Online ED-Card. Travelers arriving by air pay a {{ 20 | currency:USD }} ED sustainability fee during the ED-Card process. US, Canadian, and many EU citizens are visa-exempt for tourism stays with a valid passport and onward ticket. Travel insurance is recommended but not required.
Gear Logistics Checklist
- Full-service dive centers provide tanks, nitrox, rental kits, and hotel pickups.
- Shore dives favor booties and SMBs; south-coast entries are rocky.
- Boats typically run morning 2-tanks with short rides to wrecks.
- Rinse bins and storage are common at shops.
Practicalities
Currency
Aruban Florin (AWG)
USD is widely accepted island-wide; many shops quote at Afl 1.75-1.80 per USD. Cards are common at hotels and resorts, but small stands may prefer cash.
ATMs are available at the airport, resorts, and towns; machines often dispense AWG and USD.
Electricity
127V • 60Hz • A, B, F
US-style A/B plugs are common; some accommodations also have European F sockets. Dual-voltage chargers are recommended.
Communications
Local carriers sell SIMs and eSIMs at AUA; resort Wi-Fi is widespread. Signal can be weaker inside Arikok canyons.
Language
Dutch and Papiamento are official; English and Spanish are widely spoken in tourism zones.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not required but strongly recommended. Divers should maintain DAN or equivalent coverage for evacuation and chamber coordination.
Packing list
- 3 mm shorty or full suit, booties, and SMB
- Reef-safe sunscreen and sun hoody
- Compact wind shell for boat rides
- Dry bag and spare mask
- Sturdy sandals for rocky shore entries