No, sleeping overnight in the terminal is not permitted. The building closes after the last evening flight and is cleared by security until it reopens around 6:00 am.
The airport provides U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance. Travelers headed to the United States complete customs and immigration in Aruba before boarding, arriving at their U.S. destination as domestic passengers.
The airport enforces a color-coded passenger flow control system that permits entry into the U.S. check-in hall up to a maximum of 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.
No, rideshare applications such as Uber and Lyft do not operate on the island of Aruba. Transportation is provided by official government-regulated taxis, pre-booked private transfers, and Arubus public buses.
Taxis in Aruba do not use meters. Fares are set and regulated by the government. A standard trip to downtown Oranjestad costs approximately USD 21.00, with official surcharges on Sundays, holidays, and late at night.
There are two International VIP Lounges: one across from Gate 8 (for U.S. flights) and another across from Gate 2 (for non-U.S. international flights). Both operate daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and accept lounge membership passes (Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Diners) as well as pay-per-use entry.
The closest hotel is the Hyatt Place Aruba Airport, located just 400 meters from the terminal in the Airport Hotel and Business Center, easily reachable on foot.
No, Queen Beatrix International Airport does not offer left-luggage facilities or public storage lockers due to security protocols.