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Curaçao International Airport (Hato)
CUR • TNCC
12 km • 20 km drive
Primary gateway with wide connections in the Americas and Europe; busiest on weekends.
Transport: Rental cars, Hotel shuttles, Licensed taxis
Logistics · Destination Guide
Curacao
Color-soaked streets, calm leeward reefs, and year-round dive reliability
Updated Oct 28, 2025 • 11 sources
Logistics
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Quick Facts
- Primary airport: Curaçao International Airport (Hato) (CUR)
- Typical transfer: 20 km drive
- Entry requirement: Most travelers from the US, EU, Canada, and UK receive visafree stays up to 90 days per visit.
- Getting around: Renting a car provides the most freedom to reach westend beaches.
Getting There
Fly into Curaçao International Airport (CUR). As of October 2025, CUR has nonstop flights to roughly 26 destinations including Amsterdam, Miami, New York JFK, Newark, Atlanta, Toronto, Montreal, Panama City, Bogotá, Aruba, Bonaire, and Sint Maarten. Most visitors rent a car; there is no rideshare service.
Airports
Getting Around
Renting a car provides the most freedom to reach west-end beaches. ABC public buses and minibuses run core routes via the Punda and Otrobanda terminals, with schedules in the ABC app. There is no Uber or Lyft. Park in visible areas and leave no valuables in vehicles.
Entry Requirements
Most travelers from the US, EU, Canada, and UK receive visa-free stays up to 90 days per visit. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the Digital Immigration Card within 7 days of travel. There is no fee for the DI Card on the official portal. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from a risk country.
Gear Logistics Checklist
- Cylinders are typically AL80s with yoke valves and DIN inserts available. Nitrox is widely offered by major operators.
- A dive flag or SMB is required for shore diving.
- Many beaches have rinse points and showers for small fees.
- Lionfish control is permitted only under specific rules, typically with pole spears through organized programs. Check locally before any activity.
Practicalities
Currency
Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG)
ANG is legal tender and is pegged to USD at about NAf 1.79 per USD. USD is widely accepted in tourist areas; change may be issued in ANG.
ATMs are common in Willemstad, Jan Thiel, and resorts. Carry small bills for beach gates and roadside snacks.
Electricity
127V & 220V • 50Hz • A, B, F
Most hotels provide US-style 110-127V outlets, with some offering 220V Euro sockets. Bring a dual-voltage charger and a simple adapter.
Communications
Local carriers are Flow and Digicel. eSIMs and prepaid SIMs are available; hotel Wi-Fi is common. Coverage is good along the south coast with occasional dead spots near remote bays.
Language
Papiamentu, Dutch, and English are widely spoken, with Spanish commonly understood in tourism.
Insurance
Bring diving coverage such as DAN and confirm your travel policy covers medical evacuation and hyperbaric treatment to planned depths. Carry printed policy details and emergency numbers.
Packing list
- Open-heel fins with booties for ironshore entries
- SMB or dive flag for shore dives
- Reef-safe sunscreen, hat, long-sleeve rashguard
- Compact first-aid kit and spare mask strap
- Dry bag for valuables and car-safe habits
- Lightweight rain shell for brief showers