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Aruba (Statia)

Aruba, officially the Country of Aruba, is an island constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the southern Caribbean Sea 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of the Venezuelan peninsula of Paraguaná and 80 kilometres (50 mi) north-west of Curaçao. In 1986, Aruba became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and acquired the official name.

Type Island

Why go

  • Country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
  • Served by Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP).

History

Aruba, officially the Country of Aruba, is an island constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the southern Caribbean Sea 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of the Venezuelan peninsula of Paraguaná and 80 kilometres (50 mi) north-west of Curaçao. In 1986, Aruba became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and acquired the official name.

Airports

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) 4.4 km to the centre
Oranjestad, U, AW — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 24 airlines (Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv), AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 25 destinations incl. Caracas, Miami, Atlanta, Bogota, Charlotte… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 24 airlines, 25 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP) 83 km to the centre
Paraguaná, I, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Aserca Airlines, Conviasa, Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv), Tiara Air) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Caracas, Oranjestad, Willemstad (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Aserca Airlines R7 (DC9) · 1 route: Caracas
  • Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Caracas
  • Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (F50) · 1 route: Willemstad
  • Tiara Air 3P (SH6) · 1 route: Oranjestad

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Adícora Airport 66 km to the centre
Adícora, I, VE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

De Palm Island Ferry Teminal
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Palm Island Ferry Port
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Atlantis Submarines
Ferry terminal · 7.1 km from the centre · The Palm Tours
Outdoor
De Palm Island Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Renaissance Island
Ferry route · Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
Outdoor
Renaissance Private Island
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Josefa Camejo International Airport (LSP); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LSP has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Caracas, Oranjestad, Willemstad). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: De Palm Island Ferry Teminal, 4 km); routes include De Palm Island Ferry, Renaissance Island, Renaissance Private Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aruba (Statia). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing